Forms in 2007

[Kaylwood2]

If I create a form in 2007 using Developer and then save the file as 2003,
will the user still be able to use all the functions on the form?
Thanks
Kay

 

[Jay Freedman]

If I create a form in 2007 using Developer and then save the file as
2003, will the user still be able to use all the functions on the
form?
Thanks
Kay

If you use the content controls (Rich Text, Plain Text, etc.), saving the
document in Word 2003 format will convert them to plain text. They wiill
*not* work as a form.

To have something that works in Word 2003, you have to use the form fields
on the Legacy Controls button (the fourth one in the second row of
controls), and protect the document for forms.

If you save the empty form document in Word 2003 format first, all the
buttons for controls that don't work in that format will be disabled. That's
the best way to make sure that what you do use will be compatible.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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