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Cheesecube
04-23-2020, 01:51 AM
Hi, I am looking to create a content control which is essentially a scrollable list. (Please suggest the most suitable solution)

The user can select multiple options from this list by using Ctrl+Click, so multiple items will be selected

I've seen this type of scrollable list before on the web, how do I create one of these in Microsoft Word?

Preferably I would want this to be a Content Control because I am using a third party application to extract the data.

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Otherwise, please suggest an alternative Content Control where I can select multiple options from a list of 40+ standardized options

This content control should be compact as possible to fit into a table cell (list should be scrollable instead of taking up most of the page)

Thanks!

gmaxey
04-23-2020, 10:34 AM
There is no such thing as a multi-select CC. You can create a pseudo list using the techniques presented here:
https://gregmaxey.com/word_tip_pages/multiselect_contentcontrol.html

or use a VBA Userform. Either method will require a macro-enabled template or document.

macropod
04-23-2020, 03:07 PM
Or you could use multiple content controls - see:
https://www.msofficeforums.com/word-vba/29617-creating-reducing-drop-down-list.html#post94603