# Use Checkbox Symbols in DOCX Templates

DOCX templates do not support the PDF checkbox image behavior.

If you use PDF checkbox attributes in DOCX, the output will not render as expected.

Use Unicode checkbox characters instead.

### Use Unicode characters for checked and unchecked values

Replace `true` and `false` with these characters:

* checked: `☑`
* unchecked: `☐`

This works because DOCX outputs text, not PDF checkbox images.

### Merge field example

Use `replaceAll` inside the DOCX merge field.

```plaintext
[{{!OBJECT.Checkbox_Field__c replaceAll="true, ☑,false, ☐"}}]
```

### Related list example

Use `replaceAll` on the related list column.

```plaintext
<column replaceAll="true, ☑,false, ☐">Checkbox_Field__c</column>
```

### Notes

* This approach is for DOCX templates.
* PDF checkbox attributes still apply to PDF templates only.
* The exact appearance depends on the font used in Word.

{% hint style="info" %}
If the checkbox symbols do not display well, switch the Word font to one that supports Unicode checkbox characters clearly.
{% endhint %}

### Related articles

* [Microsoft Word (DOCX)](/sdocs/template-architecture/document-formats/docx-s-docs.md)
* [How to Show Checkboxes on Forms](/sdocs/advanced-template-logic/template-attributes/template-attributes-how-to-guides/how-to-show-checkboxes-on-forms.md)


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