Inserting Instructions in Text Form Field

[Paul]

I would like to insert information on what to type in a form. I just found
out how to create a simple form field by clicking on a certain icon in the
Forms toolbar. Let's say I want to insert text in a form that says "type of
test." When I type (something like "history midterm"), I want those words
"type of test" to disappear, just like the grey form field itself. How can I
do that?
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Paul

MS Office Pro 2003
XP Home SP3
Dell Inspiron 1501

 

[BO]

Right-click on the field > Properties > then fill in "Type of test" in the
Default Text field.

Alternatively (just so you have options), you could protect the form with
the gold lock icon and then fill in all the placeholder text.

In both cases, if you protect the form, typing in the gray field will
replace the placehold text with new text. If you leave it unprotected,
typing in the filed will replace the field itself with normal text.


It's possible others may have a different and/or better way of doing this.

Cheers

 

[Paul]

Alright Bo you are 2 for 2 today! Thanks again. Since I wanted the grey field
to disappear when I type in the desired text, I just used your
right-click/Properties dialog to insert the words.
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Paul

MS Office Pro 2003
XP Home SP3
Dell Inspiron 1501

 

[BO]

More than happy to help.

Cheers

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BO Haynes
Microsoft Master Instructor (MMI)

Alright Bo you are 2 for 2 today! Thanks again. Since I wanted the grey field
to disappear when I type in the desired text, I just used your
right-click/Properties dialog to insert the words.
--
Paul

MS Office Pro 2003
XP Home SP3
Dell Inspiron 1501