Fix: Content Controls Not Working in Word Forms

By GenText Editorial Team 2026년 4월 2일 other
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빠른 답변

Enable the Developer tab (File > Options > Customize Ribbon > check Developer). Select the content control, click Properties in the Developer tab to configure it. Make sure Document Protection is set to 'Filling in forms' under Review > Restrict Editing.

Content Controls Not Working in Word Forms

How to fix content controls (dropdowns, checkboxes, date pickers) in Word forms.

빠른 해결책

Enable the Developer tab (File > Options > Customize Ribbon > check Developer). Select the content control, click Properties in the Developer tab to configure it. Make sure Document Protection is set to ‘Filling in forms’ under Review > Restrict Editing.

단계별 해결

  1. Identify the problem — Note exactly when the issue occurs and any error messages
  2. Try the quick fix — Apply the solution described above
  3. Start Word in Safe Mode — If the issue persists, press Windows + R, type winword /safe, and test
  4. Check for updates — Go to File > Account > Update Options > Update Now
  5. Repair Office — If nothing else works, go to Settings > Apps > Microsoft Office > Modify > Online Repair

자주 묻는 질문

If the issue persists after trying all steps, contact Microsoft Support or visit answers.microsoft.com. Include your Word version (File > Account > About Word) and a description of the steps you’ve already tried.

예방

  • Keep Microsoft Office updated with the latest patches
  • Regularly back up important documents
  • Avoid installing untrusted add-ins
  • Use .docx format for all documents (not .doc)

매주 수 시간 절약

Word 내에서 반복적인 작업을 자동화하세요 — 초안 작성, 인용, 서식 지정이 몇 초 내에 완료됩니다.

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