Inserting text into a form field using automation

[Andy Richardson]

I created a word document from a template that has some text and some form
fields, and I have the document protected except for the form fields. I
would like to insert text into these form fields using automation. Anybody
know how? I am obviously getting a runtime error saying the document is
protected, but I should be able to edit the form fields.

 

[Chad DeMeyer]

Andy,
You don't specify your development platform, but if using Word VBA:

Dim oFF As FormField
'Assign oFF to a formfield in the document
oFF.Result = "My text to insert"

Regards,
Chad

 

[Andy Richardson]

I'm using C# using the Microsoft Office Object Library as my reference.

 

[Chad DeMeyer]

Andy,

In order to manipulate objects specific to Word, such as a formfield in a
document, you'll need a reference specifically to the Word object library.
Then, you should be able to extrapolate from the code I provided how to
write the code for that part of the object model using C#.

Regards,
Chad

 

[Andy Richardson]

I can't figure out how to assign the FormField variable to a form field in
the document.

Thanks for all your help Chad,
Andy

Andy,

In order to manipulate objects specific to Word, such as a formfield in a
document, you'll need a reference specifically to the Word object library.
Then, you should be able to extrapolate from the code I provided how to
write the code for that part of the object model using C#.

Regards,
Chad

I'm using C# using the Microsoft Office Object Library as my reference.

Andy,
You don't specify your development platform, but if using Word VBA:

Dim oFF As FormField
'Assign oFF to a formfield in the document
oFF.Result = "My text to insert"

Regards,
Chad


"Andy Richardson" <andy.richardson[at]gimmal.com> wrote in message

I created a word document from a template that has some text and

some
form

fields, and I have the document protected except for the form

fields.

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document

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