Can you use mail merge on a protected document?

[anstoker]

I'm trying to design a form that has some mail merge fields as well as some
form fields (checkboxes). But when I protect the document the mail merge
tool is no longer available.

 

[Charles Kenyon]

Yes, and if you complete a mailmerge (merge to a document) your formfields
will be gone. What, exactly, are you trying to accomplish? Perhaps someone
can suggest a way to get it done using different tools. What are you
starting with? What do you want to end up with?
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[anstoker]

I have a 3 page form with form fields (text and check boxes). There are
several fields on the first page that are repeated on the 2nd and 3rd page.
I want to be able to enter this data once and autofill on the other pages.
Thanks, I appreciate any help...

 

[Charles Kenyon]

Ah... !
From the FAQ

19. How can I enter something once in a document and have it repeat
elsewhere?
http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/Repeating_Data.htm

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[Rebecca]

Could you help me please! I have created an Update Details form, where by in
one column I present the current details we hold in our database (merge
fields) and in the adjacent column an oportunity for my contacts to add their
up to date details,. I am also after new information, that requires drop down
list and tick boxes. So - how can I email mail merge my form once I have
protected it?

thanks