Form Fields in Tables

[Patti B]

I am trying to change a document into a form. This document contains a
table, into which I would like to put form fields. When I put my curser in
the table, my form toolbar becomes grayed out and unavailable to me. Please
tell me what I am doing wrong - I am a rookie at this and appreciate all
input. Thank you.

 

[Patti B]

Perhaps I am answering my own question here, but I would still appreciate
guidance. It appears that the table is within a text box - does that have
some bearing on my problem? Thanks.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Yep. Text boxes and form fields don't mix. If there's some reason that you
*must* wrap text around the table, use a wrapped table or a frame.

 

[Jay Freedman]

Hi Patti,

It certainly does have a bearing -- form fields are not allowed within text
boxes. You could try converting the text box to a frame (there's a button
for that in the Format Text Box dialog). Or, if you have a recent enough
version of Word, the table can float without being in a text box. In either
case you can then insert form fields.