Text and CheckBox macros in Protected form

[Guest]

I have created a template where I used the textbox and checkbox macros
instead the textbox and checkbox form fields. So when I protect the document
and save it and when I open it up again, I am unable to input text int he
textboxes or use any of the checkboxes, basically can't use anything, I can;t
even unprotect the document, luckily I had a backup before I protected the
template. Is there a macro function when I can use the textbox and checkbox
macros to be able to be used when the document is protected. Much thanx

 

[Dian D. Chapman, MVP]

You are using the TextBox and CheckBox "ActiveX" controls...which work
differently than the form fields. You do not protect a doc like this.
These controls don't work under protection like form fields.

Good luck...

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[Charles Kenyon]

Adding to Dian's correct response, I never use controls from the control
toolbox unless there is a specific reason to do so. The checkbox and text
form fields from the forms toolbar are very good if you are going to protect
your form anyway. There are a number of ways to create and use clickable
checkboxes in documents / templates. Some require protected or locked forms,
others do not. Take a look at the Checkbox template available at
http://www.addbalance.com/word/download.htm#CheckboxAddIn for an exploration
of these.

A protected document is what Word calls an "online form." Check this in
help. For more about online forms, follow the links at
http://addbalance.com/word/wordwebresources.htm#Forms or
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/FillinTheBlanks.htm especially Dian
Chapman's series of articles.

Hope this helps,
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[Guest]

Ok thanx
But when looking at the MS Word help, I get this:

"You can use ActiveX controls on the Control Toolbox to add more powerful
functionality to a form that users will complete in Microsoft Word...Before
you make a form available to users, protect it by clicking Protect Form."

I see this under Add ActiveX Controls to a Form, so its a bit confusing on
how MS help says you can. Obviosly your right since I run into the problem
of not being able to use the form when I open it up again.

 

[Dian D. Chapman, MVP]

Also realize that, although ActiveX controls can be very good and
quite useful in a doc...they also add MUCH MORE weight to your
document. And too many can cause a crash.

Here's a lesson I posted free to my Word VBA/Forms group
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Word_VBA/) the shows how to use some
controls and I believe I also left in the part where it blows up when
I add too many. ;-)

http://www.mousetrax.com/training/FreeWordVBAMember01.html

Dian D. Chapman, Technical Consultant
Microsoft MVP, MOS Certified
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