Word Template for forms

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samodaya

Does anyone have step by step instructions on how to insert question boxes in
a form?
 
S

samodaya

When you open your document a box (w/blue border) pops up and it will either
ask a question or it will tell you to do something. Examples: What is your
Birthdate or Enter your name. You answer or enter the info. and it is
put in the correct place in the document. Once you have answered the first
box then another will pop up with another question. It will do this until
you answer the last box. It is really great for forms (especially when you
need to be very specific with people). Any help would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Charles Kenyon

What you are referring to is what is called a Fill-In or Ask field. You can
get examples of how these work (and don't work) at
http://addbalance.com/word/download.htm.

Probably better would be a UserForm which allows a lot more flexibility or
an online form. UserForms are custom dialog boxes that use vba programming.
You can find out more about UserForms at
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Userforms.htm and
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Userforms/CreateAUserForm.htm. Online forms are
simpler but less flexible. They are created using the Forms toolbar. For
more about online forms, follow the links at
http://addbalance.com/word/wordwebresources.htm#Forms or
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/FillinTheBlanks.htm especially Dian
Chapman's series of articles.

Hope this helps,
 
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samodaya

Thank you. These sites are excellent.

Charles Kenyon said:
What you are referring to is what is called a Fill-In or Ask field. You can
get examples of how these work (and don't work) at
http://addbalance.com/word/download.htm.

Probably better would be a UserForm which allows a lot more flexibility or
an online form. UserForms are custom dialog boxes that use vba programming.
You can find out more about UserForms at
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Userforms.htm and
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Userforms/CreateAUserForm.htm. Online forms are
simpler but less flexible. They are created using the Forms toolbar. For
more about online forms, follow the links at
http://addbalance.com/word/wordwebresources.htm#Forms or
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/FillinTheBlanks.htm especially Dian
Chapman's series of articles.

Hope this helps,
 

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