Dynamic form fields

[erik]

Ok, I really don't know much about VBA, but I think I
need it for this particular problem. I have a text form
field. Once the user fills out this field, I would like
it to dynamically fill out other form fields with the
same information.

Example: user enters "Title" in form field 1. I would
like form fields 2 and 3 to then read, "Title."

Any suggestions?

thanks in advance.

 

[Jay Freedman]

Hi Erik

No VBA is necessary for this. Select the first form field, open its
Properties dialog and change its Bookmark name to something that reflects
the use of that field. Also check the box for "Calculate on exit".

At the places where you want to repeat the entry, don't use other form
fields. Instead, use Insert > Cross-reference, set the reference type to
Bookmark, and select the bookmark name of the first field.

Protect the template/document and save. Now filling the first form field
will automatically cause the cross-references to show copies of the entry.

 

[Charles Kenyon]

I suspect you are talking about is what Word calls an "online form." 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. If I am right, Jay Freedman has already
answered your specific question.

Hope this helps,