title: How do I read the value of a checkbox in a word (*.doc) file in VB.net using a Range object?
body: <p>How do I read the value of a checkbox in a word (*.doc) file in VB.net using a range object?</p>
  
  <p>This is what I have so far:</p>
  
  <pre><code>Dim app As New Word.Application
  Dim doc As Document
  doc = app.Documents.Open("C:\myDoc.doc")
  dim chkBox as Bookmark
  chkBox = doc.Bookmarks("MyCheckbox")
  Dim rng as Range
  rng = chkBox.Range
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>where "MyCheckbox" is the bookmark of the checkbox in the word document. </p>