How do I insert a pause code into a macro or merge document ?

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I am switching from Wordperfect to Word 2003. When preparing forms, I use
macros and merge to create forms. In Wordperfect I had the ability to enter
a "pause" code that interrupted the macro allowing me to type directly from
the keyboard and then to continue on with the macro. How do I perform this
function in Word 2003?

 

[Beth Melton]

In short, you don't.

There are some alternate methods you can use but the closest you can
come to what you were currently using is a Fill-in field:

{ FILLIN "Please type address" }

Note you need to use <Ctrl F9> to insert the field braces or use
Insert/Field to insert a Fill-in field. If you use Insert/Field to
insert the Fill-in field then press <Alt F9> to toggle the field
codes.

Additional Notes:

* If you using a Mail Merge then you need insert merge fields within
the Prompt portion of the Fill-in field so the user knows which merge
record they are on during the merge.

* Once you have created one field you can copy/paste it to other
locations in your document and make the necessary changes to the
prompt.

* Press <Tab Enter> to answer the prompt using the keyboard instead of
clicking "OK"

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Beth Melton
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