forms

[daniel]

on templates it is possible to have non-interactive text as fields that the
user cannot access with (for example) text content control boxes next to
them. How are these 'field names' created?!!!????

 

[Jay Freedman]

on templates it is possible to have non-interactive text as fields
that the user cannot access with (for example) text content control
boxes next to them. How are these 'field names' created?!!!????

You're describing "protected forms" (there are other kinds). See
http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=22 for a tutorial.

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[daniel]

i'm using word 2007 - when I try and protect the document I can select the
editing restrictions but not start enforcement (the button remains 'greyed
out'). Any ideas?

 

[Jay Freedman]

i'm using word 2007 - when I try and protect the document I can
select the editing restrictions but not start enforcement (the button
remains 'greyed out'). Any ideas?

 

[daniel]

thanks!!!!!! made all the difference

 

[daniel]

one more question if its ok............when I create a rich text or plain
text content control box, edit what it says, check remove content control
when contents are edited and then start enforcing protection i cannot access
the box to enter text. It remains as it was - highlights when I put my mouse
over it but cannot be accessed. any ideas?

 

[Jay Freedman]

Content controls and protected forms are not compatible. Choose one or the
other, not both.

You can achieve almost the same effect as a protected form by placing
content controls (only) in the document and then selecting the entire
document (Ctrl+A) and clicking Developer > Group > Group.

 

[daniel]

thanks. with grouping it still isn't allowing me to enter text in a plain
text content control box. the bottom of the document states that 'this
modification is not allowed because the selection is locked'???????????