Formatting data

[xwdpuzzler]

I am trying to create a form that will automatically insert hyphens between a
set of numbers such as a telephone number or social security number or
employee ID number. Is there a word function to do this or were can I go to
find the information to make this work.

thanks

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

If you're using form fields, you can create a number mask to do this.

 

[xwdpuzzler]

You mean in a table? Is number mask an option?

Thanks

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

No, you need to be using a protected form. See
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/FillinTheBlanks.htm and especially
the forms tutorials by Dian Chapman that this article links to.

 

[xwdpuzzler]

Thanks

No, you need to be using a protected form. See
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/FillinTheBlanks.htm and especially
the forms tutorials by Dian Chapman that this article links to.