Expandable text box

[Nat]

I have created a simple form in Word 07, which has active X content controls.
I would like to make these controls a certain height to begin, but then
allow them to expand if the user types more inside them. I would also like
to set a maximum character amount within reason. I have set the
IntegralHeight to true but no luck. WordWrap is true as is Multiline. This
allows the user to enter as much text as tehy want, but the text box does not
expand, and if this form is printed it only shows the text which is visible.
Is this possible? I added 2 text box content controls and those work better,
however those are quirky in that sometimes depending on where you click in
the cell, it may not let you type. The only way this form works is after I
protect it ... is that truly necessary? I have looked online but am not a
programmer, but I will continue searching.

Hope this makes sense, and thanks in advance

 

[Cindy M.]

Hi =?Utf-8?B?TmF0?=,

I have created a simple form in Word 07, which has active X content controls.
I would like to make these controls a certain height to begin, but then
allow them to expand if the user types more inside them. I would also like
to set a maximum character amount within reason. I have set the
IntegralHeight to true but no luck. WordWrap is true as is Multiline. This
allows the user to enter as much text as tehy want, but the text box does not
expand, and if this form is printed it only shows the text which is visible.
Is this possible? I added 2 text box content controls and those work better,
however those are quirky in that sometimes depending on where you click in
the cell, it may not let you type. The only way this form works is after I
protect it ... is that truly necessary? I have looked online but am not a
programmer, but I will continue searching.

Try setting AutoSize to true, and setting an exact width measurement.

Cindy Meister
INTER-Solutions, Switzerland
http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Jun 17 2005)
http://www.word.mvps.org

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