Stefan Blom

[Guest]

Hi

regarding the problem yest with check boxes. I followed the instructions
from that document (1. Create a protected form. Part 1) but am still having
the same problem.

Is there anyway i can create a template with images (pdf converts),
checkboxes (macros), dropdown lists, and editable fields that saves a
template and once sent and reopens is still functioning (i.e. needs no
reformatting such as locking etc.).
By functioning i mean check boxes check text fields are editable dropdown
boxes work and other sections are locked and uneditable.

Please note: at present only the checkboxes not functioning properly (cannot
tick or untick, cannot edit [doc is locked] but if i double click a new
window opens with its properties.) should I change the checkboxes from
macros to windows checkboxes?

 

[Stefan Blom]

In the article at
http://word.mvps.org/faqs/customization/FillinTheBlanks.htm, did you
follow the instructions in the "Please Fill Out This Form" series of
articles (written by Dian D Chapman)?

That means adding check boxes from the Forms toolbar, and then
protecting the document, via Tools | Protect Document, or--if you
don't want a password--by clicking the padlock icon on the toolbar.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


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[Stefan Blom]

I'm not sure which check boxes you are referring to. But, as I wrote,
the ones on the Forms toolbar are the ones to use in a protected
document. Unless you are using Word 2007; then, apparently, "content
controls" would be better to use. I don't use Word 2007, though, so I
can't be more specific than that...

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


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[John McGhie [MVP - Word and Word Macintosh]]

Sorry Zan, we haven't a clue what you're talking about. Reply to
yesterday's message that you posted with the new information so the
information is all tied together and we know what you mean.

Hi

regarding the problem yest with check boxes. I followed the instructions
from that document (1. Create a protected form. Part 1) but am still having
the same problem.

Is there anyway i can create a template with images (pdf converts),
checkboxes (macros), dropdown lists, and editable fields that saves a
template and once sent and reopens is still functioning (i.e. needs no
reformatting such as locking etc.).
By functioning i mean check boxes check text fields are editable dropdown
boxes work and other sections are locked and uneditable.

Please note: at present only the checkboxes not functioning properly (cannot
tick or untick, cannot edit [doc is locked] but if i double click a new
window opens with its properties.) should I change the checkboxes from
macros to windows checkboxes?

--

Please reply to the newsgroup to maintain the thread. Please do not email
me unless I ask you to.

John McGhie <[email protected]>
Microsoft MVP, Word and Word for Macintosh. Business Analyst, Consultant
Technical Writer.
Sydney, Australia +61 (0) 4 1209 1410

 

[Stefan Blom]

Good point.

FWIW, the original thread is "text & checkboxes in document" in
this newsgroup.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


in message

Sorry Zan, we haven't a clue what you're talking about. Reply to
yesterday's message that you posted with the new information so the
information is all tied together and we know what you mean.

Hi

regarding the problem yest with check boxes. I followed the instructions
from that document (1. Create a protected form. Part 1) but am still having
the same problem.

Is there anyway i can create a template with images (pdf converts),
checkboxes (macros), dropdown lists, and editable fields that saves a
template and once sent and reopens is still functioning (i.e. needs no
reformatting such as locking etc.).
By functioning i mean check boxes check text fields are editable dropdown
boxes work and other sections are locked and uneditable.

Please note: at present only the checkboxes not functioning properly (cannot
tick or untick, cannot edit [doc is locked] but if i double click a new
window opens with its properties.) should I change the checkboxes from
macros to windows checkboxes?

--

Please reply to the newsgroup to maintain the thread. Please do not email
me unless I ask you to.

John McGhie <[email protected]>
Microsoft MVP, Word and Word for Macintosh. Business Analyst, Consultant
Technical Writer.
Sydney, Australia +61 (0) 4 1209 1410