Advice Please

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Rekoop

I am constructing a large document template that includes
topic headings a ToC etc.
Problem:
I wish to include "form like" fields to prompt users to
insert data in particular locations.
Also, the users should be able to add or delete headings
as required (If I use form fields with the lock this will
be a pain and the ToC F9 update becomes mute).
I was thinking of using a form field macro button
(Accept all changes in document)for the text entry fields
Are there better alternatives?

I hope I have been clear enough.
 
Hi Rekoop,

I'll suggest creatiing a userform (custom dialog) as described at
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Userforms/CreateAUserForm.htm.

Instead of placing text at bookmarks the way the article describes, though,
I think it's better to assign values to document variables, which you then
display in the document by placing DocVariable fields in the text. Look up
the Variables collection in the VBA help, and the DocVariable field in the
regular Word help.

When you use this method, you don't need to protect the document.
 
Macrobutton fields work for me. I often format the prompt in the macrobutton
field in a different color. Pressing F11 can move to the next field.
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