How to Lock a Field?

[Guest]

I am trying to create a template so the field codes cannot be changed. I
have a date and a policy number field that I want locked so users cannot
update these. I tried hitting Ctrl-F11, but it did not work. Any help would
be great. Thanks.

 

[macropod]

Hi Meg,

Locking a field only prevents Word from updating it - it doesn't stop users editing or over-typing it. If you want that level of
protection, you'll need to put the field in a non-editable Section of your document and protect that Section for forms.

Cheers

 

[Guest]

Thanks. Is it possible to lock a complete header so it is not editable?

Hi Meg,

Locking a field only prevents Word from updating it - it doesn't stop users editing or over-typing it. If you want that level of
protection, you'll need to put the field in a non-editable Section of your document and protect that Section for forms.

Cheers
--
macropod
[MVP - Microsoft Word]
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I am trying to create a template so the field codes cannot be changed. I
have a date and a policy number field that I want locked so users cannot
update these. I tried hitting Ctrl-F11, but it did not work. Any help would
be great. Thanks.

 

[macropod]

Hi Meg,

Yes, it is possible to lock a complete header so it is not editable. If you:
.. insert your header
.. insert a continuous Section break as the very first thing in the body of the document.
.. Use Tools|Protect to protect the document for forms and uncheck the second (and subsequent) sections
the header becomes uneditable. Adding a password increases the protection.

Do note, though, that your users will lose some other functionality with the protected document as well. This will mostly manifest
as menu items being greyed out.

Cheers
--
macropod
[MVP - Microsoft Word]
-------------------------

Thanks. Is it possible to lock a complete header so it is not editable?

Hi Meg,

Locking a field only prevents Word from updating it - it doesn't stop users editing or over-typing it. If you want that level of
protection, you'll need to put the field in a non-editable Section of your document and protect that Section for forms.

Cheers
--
macropod
[MVP - Microsoft Word]
-------------------------

I am trying to create a template so the field codes cannot be changed. I
have a date and a policy number field that I want locked so users cannot
update these. I tried hitting Ctrl-F11, but it did not work. Any help would
be great. Thanks.

 

[Guest]

THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Meg,

Yes, it is possible to lock a complete header so it is not editable. If you:
.. insert your header
.. insert a continuous Section break as the very first thing in the body of the document.
.. Use Tools|Protect to protect the document for forms and uncheck the second (and subsequent) sections
the header becomes uneditable. Adding a password increases the protection.

Do note, though, that your users will lose some other functionality with the protected document as well. This will mostly manifest
as menu items being greyed out.

Cheers
--
macropod
[MVP - Microsoft Word]
-------------------------

Thanks. Is it possible to lock a complete header so it is not editable?

Hi Meg,

Locking a field only prevents Word from updating it - it doesn't stop users editing or over-typing it. If you want that level of
protection, you'll need to put the field in a non-editable Section of your document and protect that Section for forms.

Cheers
--
macropod
[MVP - Microsoft Word]
-------------------------

I am trying to create a template so the field codes cannot be changed. I
have a date and a policy number field that I want locked so users cannot
update these. I tried hitting Ctrl-F11, but it did not work. Any help would
be great. Thanks.

 

[macropod]

You're welcome
--
macropod
[MVP - Microsoft Word]
-------------------------

THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Meg,

Yes, it is possible to lock a complete header so it is not editable. If you:
.. insert your header
.. insert a continuous Section break as the very first thing in the body of the document.
.. Use Tools|Protect to protect the document for forms and uncheck the second (and subsequent) sections
the header becomes uneditable. Adding a password increases the protection.

Do note, though, that your users will lose some other functionality with the protected document as well. This will mostly
manifest
as menu items being greyed out.

Cheers
--
macropod
[MVP - Microsoft Word]
-------------------------

Thanks. Is it possible to lock a complete header so it is not editable?

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Hi Meg,

Locking a field only prevents Word from updating it - it doesn't stop users editing or over-typing it. If you want that level
of
protection, you'll need to put the field in a non-editable Section of your document and protect that Section for forms.

Cheers
--
macropod
[MVP - Microsoft Word]
-------------------------

I am trying to create a template so the field codes cannot be changed. I
have a date and a policy number field that I want locked so users cannot
update these. I tried hitting Ctrl-F11, but it did not work. Any help would
be great. Thanks.