Click and type field code

[PMS]

Running Word 2003 SP3. I have a form that merges some information, but I also
need some type of "click and type" option for information that is not
variable. I tried using the field {MACROBUTTON NoMacro} and it is fine if the
instruction is short enough to fit on one line. Others are too long to fit in
the margins and displays "DisplayText cannot span more than one line!" I need
to show the complete fill in instruction so the user can complete the form.
Is there any other option? Thanks. pms

 

[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

Try using an ASK or FILLIN field. I have to admit though, I never know
which one is more suitable.

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Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com

 

[macropod]

Hi Doug,

A FILLIN field is more practical if you need to display the result at the point where the field exists - ASK fields only populate a
bookmark and, aside from possibly displaying the bookmark boundary bars, doesn't make its presence obvious in the document.

 

[PMS]

Thanks. Will this work for multiple instance in the same document? ps

Hi Doug,

A FILLIN field is more practical if you need to display the result at the point where the field exists - ASK fields only populate a
bookmark and, aside from possibly displaying the bookmark boundary bars, doesn't make its presence obvious in the document.

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Cheers
macropod
[Microsoft MVP - Word]

Try using an ASK or FILLIN field. I have to admit though, I never know which one is more suitable.

--
Hope this helps.

Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my
services on a paid consulting basis.

Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com

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[Graham Mayor]

See http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/Repeating_Data.htm

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Thanks. Will this work for multiple instance in the same document? ps

Hi Doug,

A FILLIN field is more practical if you need to display the result
at the point where the field exists - ASK fields only populate a
bookmark and, aside from possibly displaying the bookmark boundary
bars, doesn't make its presence obvious in the document.

--
Cheers
macropod
[Microsoft MVP - Word]

Try using an ASK or FILLIN field. I have to admit though, I never
know which one is more suitable.

--
Hope this helps.

Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of
my
services on a paid consulting basis.

Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com

Running Word 2003 SP3. I have a form that merges some information,
but I also need some type of "click and type" option for
information that is not variable. I tried using the field
{MACROBUTTON NoMacro} and it is fine if the instruction is short
enough to fit on one line. Others are too long to fit in the
margins and displays "DisplayText cannot span more than one line!"
I need to show the complete fill in instruction so the user can
complete the form. Is there any other option? Thanks. pms

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