How can i set a watermark in InfoPath

[Brukomanjosh]

I'm trying to set a form by scanning one and then placing text boxes and such
for others to fill in the blanks.

 

[Greg Collins [InfoPath MVP]]

I'm not sure what you mean by "watermark" which typically means some identifying mark that is almost invisible to the eye.

I am assuming you mean that you want to take your scanned image, use it as a background image, and then strategically place text boxes in appropriate places on that image.

If this is the case, use your scanned image as a background picture for your view (the View Properties dialog box). And then use layout tables to align your text boxes.

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Greg Collins [InfoPath MVP]
Visit http://www.InfoPathDev.com


I'm trying to set a form by scanning one and then placing text boxes and such
for others to fill in the blanks.

 

[Brukomanjosh]

Your absolutely right about a background not a watermark. When i insert
picture from file(form we use) then try to drag any text boxes it is line
specific and not really draggable. and moves my picture as if it were text.
I followed the directions at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/hp011001431033.aspx but i have
no option for use a background picture.

 

[Greg Collins [InfoPath MVP]]

Have you upgraded to Office Service Pack 2? I don't recall whether background images were part of the original release... but they have been at least since SP1.

Once you use a background picture, and not a normal inline picture, that will keep that image from moving.

InfoPath does not allow 2D design -- i.e. you cannot just drag a field wherever you want. You will need to use a layout table to put the fields where they need to go.

--
Greg Collins [InfoPath MVP]
Visit http://www.InfoPathDev.com


Your absolutely right about a background not a watermark. When i insert
picture from file(form we use) then try to drag any text boxes it is line
specific and not really draggable. and moves my picture as if it were text.
I followed the directions at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/hp011001431033.aspx but i have
no option for use a background picture.