How to create Template form in Word?

[Guest]

I'm trying to create a form template in Word. Does anyone out there know how
this works?

 

[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

Depends a bit on the purpose of the form.

See the article "How to create a Userform" at:

http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Userforms/CreateAUserForm.htm

or

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See the article "Creating a Template - The Basics (Part I)" at:

http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/CreateATemplatePart1.htm

and "Creating a Template (Part II)" at:

http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/CreateATemplatePart2.htm


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Hope this helps.

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Doug Robbins - Word MVP

 

[Uncle Joe]

Unfortunately, I don't. I really shouldn't be answering this note.
I am only doing so to suggest that you access Word Help.

Press F1 and enter "create a form template" in the search box.
You'll get numerous "hits". Play around with some of the sample
forms by walking through the wizards. No harm done. Examine
what's happening.

You might also be well served to browse/purchase one or more
good Word books. Some are large, intimidating, and expensive.

Others are sufficient, offer color, and are simplified. These don't
generally cover as much detail but they're great for getting
started and for learning concepts. I like one new book titled
Word 2003 Quicksteps for $17.00. It's in color and is an
easy read.

Good luck.

 

[Charles Kenyon]

I expect that you are talking about what Word calls an "online form." You
use the Forms toolbar to create these and can enable the form fields by
clicking on the lock button on that toolbar. 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. You may also want to look at
http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/TblsFldsFms/LinesInForms.htm.

Your form should be saved as a template and used as the basis for creating
new documents (that will have your form fields and layout).

Hope this helps,
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Charles Kenyon

Word New User FAQ & Web Directory: http://addbalance.com/word

Intermediate User's Guide to Microsoft Word (supplemented version of
Microsoft's Legal Users' Guide) http://addbalance.com/usersguide


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