Manadatory Form Fields

[Mark]

I am using Word 97. Is there a way with code to ensure that certain form
fields are completed mandatory?

If so, would someone be kind enough to supply me with the necessary code,
please?

Thanks in advance

 

[Jay Freedman]

I am using Word 97. Is there a way with code to ensure that certain
form fields are completed mandatory?

If so, would someone be kind enough to supply me with the necessary
code, please?

Thanks in advance

See http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/TblsFldsFms/ValidateFFields.htm for the
general idea.

To make sure the user can't exit a field without entering something in it,
use the code in the article but change the line

If Len(.Result) > 0 And Left$(.Result, 3) <> "KLM" Then

to

If Len(.Result) = 0 Then

You'll also have to change the field name ("Test2" in the example) to the
correct name wherever it appears in the macro, and change the message that's
displayed by the MsgBox statement.

Each mandatory field needs its own exit macro because the field's name is
explicitly written into the code. If you have a lot of mandatory fields, it
may be possible to revise the code so the same macro functions for all of
them.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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