Text Form Fields - Set Size

[GraFX]

Hi All,

I managed to create my first form in Word (MAC). However, I want to
know how can I change the "size" of the Text Form Field 'Shading'
area. I figured out that if I right click (properties) on the shaded
box and enter a bunch of spaces in the Default Text Field - it will
expand the shaded box. But, please someone tell me there's a beter way
than this! TY.

 

[CyberTaz]

Congrats! - But what is it you're trying to accomplish? The size of the
field doesn't determine its capacity & in most forms it's preferable to have
the shading turned off altogether. Perhaps there is a different approach or
perhaps nothing need be done at all

 

[GraFX]

The size of the

field doesn't determine its capacity & in most forms it's preferable to have
the shading turned off altogether. Perhaps there is a different approach or
perhaps nothing need be done at all

Hey Bob, My concern isn't the "number of characters" or "capacity" of
the text field...

Apparently, my client isn't technical enough to know that they can TAB
through the different fields in the multi-page form. What's happening
is when they place their cursor (insertion point) over an Answer field
- unless they hit the small shaded field exactly the cursor is
"pushed" (for lack of a better word) to the next field in the form. I
wish I could upload a picture but here's what is happening...

1. Question: How can I expand the shaded box in answer area below?
Answer: _**Shaded Box**____________X_______

If you place your cursor at the "X" in the above example - the cursor
jumps (or is pushed) to the next form field.

So, I want to have:

Answer: ****************Shaded Box*********************

And yes, the shaded box will be invisible. So, the end viewer will
just see...

Answer: _______________________________.

 

[GraFX]

Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions, Bob.

I think what I'm going to do is to use the 'prompt' suggestion. Only
because, I'm designing and building the form(s) template then handing
off to the end client so that they can update the form(s) when needed.
Although, the Fill-in fields + macrobutton may be more effective for
designer/developers - I think they're too involved for a general Word
"user".

Lastly, I think it would be a nice feature to be able to simply 'draw'
a rectangle as a form text field and style it (similar to what can be
done in Adobe Acrobat Pro). I only mention that in case a developer
see's this post, get's inspired and develops a third party plug-in -
that I'd buy (for a reasonable amount)