Clearing Fields In A Form

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In the past (pre-2003), you could clear entries in a form by unlocking and
re-locking the form. This was annoying when first creating a form, but very
useful when re-using forms. (i.e. click, click and you had a "clean" form)
However, this method nolonger works. Is there another way to accomplish this?
 
It still works if you use Unprotect/Protect from the menu rather than the
Forms toolbar.

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PaulHummel said:
In the past (pre-2003), you could clear entries in a form by unlocking and
re-locking the form. This was annoying when first creating a form, but very
useful when re-using forms. (i.e. click, click and you had a "clean" form)
However, this method nolonger works. Is there another way to accomplish
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this?
 
If you save your form as a template with clear fields and then create a new
document based on your template when you use it, you will have a fresh form
available each time. What you are talking about is what Word calls an
"online form." 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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