If you find that there's no Design tab in Microsoft Word, verify if the Design tab is enabled in Word Options under Customize Ribbon.

Learn how to make interactive document templates using Word’s Content Controls.

Microsoft Word’s content controls make it easier than ever to use dependent controls in your templates to update content all at once.

It’s a lot easier to create custom forms in Word than it used to be. This article covers six Content Controls, pre-programmed tools for adding and customizing interactive content in your Word ...

In the Controls group, click Design mode. Doing so will change the appearance of the check box controls (Figure C). Select the one for Mary and then click Properties in the Controls group.

Content Controls in Word offer a great way to automate your document creation. Learn how to create a template and add Content Controls to it.

Design mode is an option that disables enforcing protection and can be turned off from the Developer tab. If the Developer tab isn't enabled in your copy of Word, click "File" and then click ...