Word form fixed length text field that doesn't change formatting?

[Guest]

Hi, I'm trying to create a word form that has text fields with a set maximum
length that don't change the formatting of the rest of the form. I hope to
have a text field, followed by a few check boxes, but even when I lock the
form, entering text into the text field shifts the check boxes.
Any thoughts? Please!!

 

[Guest]

Have you tried using a Table, turn off option to Automatically Resize?

HTH |:>)

 

[Jay Freedman]

Hi, I'm trying to create a word form that has text fields with a set
maximum length that don't change the formatting of the rest of the
form. I hope to have a text field, followed by a few check boxes,
but even when I lock the form, entering text into the text field
shifts the check boxes. Any thoughts? Please!!

Create a table. Select Table > AutoFit > Fixed Column Width so the cells
won't expand sideways. Put each form field in a separate cell of the table.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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[Guest]

Thanks Taz,
I haven't tried yet, but I'm getting the impression from my research that
tables may be needed. Thanks for confirming that impression!
Colin