exit design mode

[Aubrey]

I have made a cheklist with check boxes from the design mode. I saved this
and everytime I open it, or anyone else, it always opens up with the design
mode on. I can I keep the design mode off so others can access this and use
the check boxes? Thanks,

 

[garfield-n-odie [MVP]]

Use the checkbox tool from the Forms toolbar instead of from the Control
Toolbox in your form. See
http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/Add_Toggle_Objects.htm and
http://www.addbalance.com/word/download.htm#CheckboxAddIn for several
ways to make checkboxes.

 

[Aubrey]

I meant How can I keep the design mode off so others can access this. Sorry!

 

[CyberTaz]

I believe what g-n-o was trying to tell you - in a polite & subtle way - is
that you are using the wrong tool to create the checkboxes. obviously I'm a
bit more direct

Essentially, though not completely: The one on the Controls Toolbar is
intended to be associated with a data source & requires underlying VBA in
order to function correctly. Since you apparently have no code assigned to
the control the doc is relegeated to Design Mode because the "design" isn't
finished.

If you use the features on the Forms Toolbar instead you won't have the
problem.