Hi Paul
Click on the "Creation mode" button (pen with blue ruler) - please note
option caption may vary since I am using a french version - from the
controls tool box.
You will then be able to delete your controls.

HTH
Cordially
Pascal

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Have been away from excel for a while.Was making a quote sheet today and
was
fooling around with check boxes..i now have a few control check boxes i
cant
select to delete.How do get I rid them?
paul

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