This post will show you how to change the tick of a check box from a checkmark to 'x' or any other symbol in Microsoft Word.

How to Work With Check Boxes in Word. Microsoft Word 2010 can insert check boxes on a fillable form. The check box symbol on a list of tasks or items can help streamline a process.

Too many or too few hard returns can ruin an otherwise professional looking Microsoft Word document. Fortunately, it's easy to add and replace those hard returns using Word's Replace feature.