Word template resets form fields when protect button used

[Guest]

I have a report template that works great on many other computers but resets
the form fields when the "protect form" button is hit to lock and unlock the
template. I have read the discussion today on this similiar subject but need
a less technical answer if that is possible....

 

[macropod]

Hi akhometeam,

This is the default behaviour when protecting a form. One wonders whether it's been correctly designed if it regularly needs
unprotecting. If you need a section for inputting free-form text, perhaps you need to have that section unprotected. Having said
that, you can use a macro to (re)protect the document without resetting the formfields.

Cheers

 

[Jules]

Hi akhometeam,

This is the default behaviour when protecting a form. One wonders whether it's been correctly designed if it regularly needs
unprotecting. If you need a section for inputting free-form text, perhaps you need to have that section unprotected. Having said
that, you can use a macro to (re)protect the document without resetting the formfields.

Cheers
--
macropod
[MVP - MicrosoftWord]
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I have a reporttemplatethat works great on many other computers but resets
the form fields when the "protect form" button is hit to lock and unlock the
template. I have read the discussion today on this similiar subject but need
a less technical answer if that is possible....- Tekst uit oorspronkelijk bericht niet weergeven -

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In addition: using a macro you can use the parameter reset:=False to
let the fields filled in.
Or use a newer Word version, in which you can choose to reset the
fields.
Or, indeed, check your design. A form should be very static.