template...sort of?

[Guest]

I am trying to create a "template" (not a true Word template, but a document
my co-workers would use like a template) in Word that will be used to
customize posters. Users would open the document, type their message in
pre-placed text boxes (that line up with blank areas on the poster), then
print directly onto the poster.

My problem is this. I have attempted to create the "template" using a text
box, don't want a black outline to print on the poster. If I make the box no
line no fill, the user cannot see where the box is placed on the page. Can
someone help me solve this problem? Alternative suggestions for ways to
create my "template" are also welcomed!

Thanks, Dana

 

[Helmut Weber]

Hi Dana,

how about giving your text box a text like:
"Your text goes in here!"

If your co-workers can't handle that,
your are at a loss anyway.

They may delete the intire text box,
type there text after the pregiven text,
type it before the pregiven text,
create unwanted linebreaks,
or will run around screaming and crying...

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Helmut Weber, MVP WordVBA

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[Guest]

Thank you, Helmut. But I was really hoping to make it as user friendly as
possible for my co-workers. I want to constrain where they can type, so the
text always prints in the right area of the poster. Also, I want to make
straightforward, without too many directions...just type and print! This
will avoid potential errors while making it appear professional. Any more
advice is definitely welcome!

Best,
Dana

 

[Graham Mayor]

Use a macrobutton field with a prompt -
http://www.gmayor.com/Macrobutton.htm to place the
text area and use an autonew macro in that template to select the field
ready for typing

Sub AutoNew()
ActiveWindow.View.ShowFieldCodes = False
With Selection
.HomeKey Unit:=wdStory
.NextField.Select
End With
End Sub.


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