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Rich Weil - 06 Feb 2007 15:59 GMT

Hello,

I have two columns and six rows of check boxes on a slide. One column is
labeled "yes" and the other "no". I want to quiz my students and be able to
put a check mark in both of the boxes if necessary, but in some cases I may
only need "Yes" or "No" answer. The reason is that the questions require
subjective answers so some students will answer "Yes" and some will answer
"No" So... is there a way to have the option of check marks in each box
but specify which check box gets a check? Maybe by using the mouse and just
clicking on the check box? Thank you.

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David M. Marcovitz - 06 Feb 2007 16:09 GMT

Check boxes allow you to check as many options as you want. Radio buttons
only allow you to mark one from each group. Beyond that generic answer,
I'm not sure I understand your question. You can specify which boxes get
a check by clicking on the checkbox during the show. Do you want to limit
the ability of your students to click on some of the checkboxes? Do you
want to put in code to judge whether the answers are right or wrong. Try
explaining again, and we might have a better anser.
--David

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John Wilson - 06 Feb 2007 18:19 GMT

As David says if you use "proper" checkboxes from the control toolbox there
is no problem EXCEPT they are tiny!

Here's a way to get the effect. Wherever you want a checkbox add a square
with an "X" as text. Select the text (not the square) and give it an entrance
animation. Set the animation to be triggered by a click on the square.
(Double click the entry in custom animation and in Timing tab >Triggers >
start effect on click of ....
Select the x again and give it an exit animation. Drag this animation in
custom animation pane so that it is below the entrance one (or use "reorder")

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> Check boxes allow you to check as many options as you want. Radio buttons
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