# How to Add Checkbox to Form MS Access

> To add a checkbox to a form in MS Access, navigate to the Create tab and select Form Design. Click the Checkbox tool and place it on the form. Finally, switch to Form View via the Navigation Pane to test the checkbox behavior.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-checkbox-to-form-ms-access/
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2ceca98365d0865703dc/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the 'Create' tab.
2. On the 'Create' tab in the ribbon, select 'Form Design'.
3. Look for the 'Checkbox' icon, a small square with a check mark. Click the 'Checkbox' tool to add.
4. Click on the form where you want to place the checkbox. The checkbox will appear in the chosen location.
5. Go to the 'Navigation Pane' and switch to 'Form View' to see how the checkbox functions.
6. Click the checkbox to test its behavior checked/unchecked.