create 'stop codes' in Word doc

[brian.synnott]

Hi,
I have converted a number of WordPerfect files into Word 2000. I need
to setup stop codes so the typist can move within the documents by
simply pressing F9 like they did in WP.
eg. the typist has a template which she needs to fill in data in 3
places on the document. In WP she fills in blank_1 presses F9 and the
cursor automatically moves to blank_2 & then on to blank_3 etc.


I have tried using forms in protected documents but this hasnt really
worked out as occasionally they will need to edit a different part of
the document but cannot do so if it is protected.


Any suggestions?


Thanks

 

[Phill. W]

I have tried using forms in protected documents but this hasnt really
worked out as occasionally they will need to edit a different part of
the document but cannot do so if it is protected.

Either add additional Form Fields for the bits they "occasionally"
need to change (with suitable default values, of course), or provide
a macro (under a ToolBar button) that will "give" them access to
the [normally] protected bit(s).

HTH,
Phill W.

 

[brian.synnott]

Hi Phill,

thanks for your suggestion - can you tell me how I can give access to
the normally protected parts of the document using a macro?

Thanks again,

Brian

 

[Phill. W]

Hi Phill,

thanks for your suggestion - can you tell me how I can give access to
the normally protected parts of the document using a macro?

The Macro Recorder can tell you /far/ more than I ... ;-)

You'd need to remove the document's protection, go to [a
bookmark in] the part of the document you need to update,
put your new value(s) there, then turn the protection back on.

Alternatively, can you make a Form Field "read-only" or "locked"?
that way, you'd only have to use the macro to Enable the extra field,
which is probably safer than unprotecting the whole document.

HTH,
Phill W.