Field Code newb

[mawd]

Hello, i'm trying to create a field code that displays something like
"<Click and type>" (minus quotes) in a form asking for info about someone to
be entered. I started using the MACROBUTTON EmptyMacro field code, but what
i've found is that if a field isn't answered, it still prints "<click and
type>" or what ever.

I'm looking for a way to keep these from printing when they go unanswered.
I tried using FILLIN [<click to type>] [\d ""] but that doesn't work the way
i want for entering info (the people who will be using this aren't that adept
at Word) and just wont' suit my purpose. Can anyone help me?

 

[Winokemon]

I'm no expert on this, but it looks like you need to be using a Text
Form Field instead.
I snipped the following from the MS word XP/2002 Help:
Tip: It's actually easier to read if you go to the online help in Word
(TopicName: Create forms that users complete in Word)

<snip>
Add form fields for text boxes, check boxes, and drop-down lists.
How?
You use the Forms toolbar to insert fields in a form that users will
view and complete in Microsoft Word or in print.
In the document, click where you want to insert the form field.

Do any of the following:

Insert a fill-in field where users can enter text.

Click Text Form Field .
You can specify a default entry so that the user does not have to type
an entry except to change the response.

Insert a check box next to an independent option that users select or
clear.

Click Check Box Form Field .

You can also use this button to insert a check box next to each item in
a group of choices that are not mutually exclusive - that is, users
can select more than one.

Insert a drop-down list box that restricts available choices to those
you specify.

Click Drop-Down Form Field .

If needed, a user can scroll through the list to view additional
choices.
<snip>

 

[David Sisson]

Not a complete answer, but it might get you started.

http://groups.google.com/group/micr...button+printing&rnum=1&hl=en#4029f599874ea634

or

http://groups.google.com/group/micr...button+printing&rnum=9&hl=en#4f957c2b0b9e8745