In Microsoft Word, I can add a checkbox via ‘Content Control’ which can be clicked on and it will check and uncheck a box.
When this file is opened in Libre Writer, it appears as a placeholder and cannot be checked or interacted with.
In Libre Writer, I can add a checkbox via ‘Form Control’ which can be clicked on and it will check and uncheck a box.
When this file is opened in Microsoft Word, it gives an error and cannot be opened.
Steps to reproduce in Word:
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In Microsoft Word, enable the developer menu by going to File > Options > Customize Ribbon > and check the box next to ‘Developer’ to enable the developer menu.
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In Word, click the developer menu and click the check box to add a check box to your document.
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Save as a .docx
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Open the file in LibreWriter. The check box appears as a square and cannot be checked. If it was already checked, it appears as a checked box and cannot be unchecked.
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Steps to reproduce in Libre Writer:
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In Libre, click ‘View > toolbars > form controls’
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insert a check box from the form controls menu that comes up. This check box can be checked in Libre.
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Save the file as a Word .docx, or .odt
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Attempt to open the file in Word. The file is unable to be opened because of ‘problems with the contents’.
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Is there any way to make checkboxes that work in both Microsoft Word and Libre Writer?
