My froms need to include calculations

[Ali]

HI!
I have developed some forms that need to have automatic calculations in
parts of the forms. I know how to do it in Excell but the options in Word
look limited. How can I include a table with formulas in my form similar to
Excel? Any assistance is appreciated.

 

[Stefan Blom]

You can make use of text form fields of the "Calculation" type to perform
calculations in a protected form.

To set the type of a text form field: Unprotect the form, and then
double-click the form field to display the Text form Field Options dialog
box. Under "Type," choose "Calculation."

Don't forget to also check the "Calculate on exit" option for the fields.

 

[Ali]

Thanks fo r the info. In Excel all cells have their address that helps
compiling the formula. This is not the case in MS WORD. HJow can I access the
formulas when I am in Word?
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Thanks
Ali

You can make use of text form fields of the "Calculation" type to perform
calculations in a protected form.

To set the type of a text form field: Unprotect the form, and then
double-click the form field to display the Text form Field Options dialog
box. Under "Type," choose "Calculation."

Don't forget to also check the "Calculate on exit" option for the fields.

 

[Stefan Blom]

You can use cell addresses in Word tables too. If you find it difficult to
keep track of the cell addresses, take a look at
http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/Table_Cell_Data.htm.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP

Thanks fo r the info. In Excel all cells have their address that helps
compiling the formula. This is not the case in MS WORD. HJow can I access
the
formulas when I am in Word?

 

[Graham Mayor]

If you are using form fields, then each such field has a bookmark name. You
can also calculate the 'boomarks' using a formula field

eg
{=({Text1} + {Text2})}

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP


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