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Mac Forum / Applications / Word / July 2007Text Form Fields - Set Size
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. 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  SignatureRegards |:>) Bob Jones [MVP] Office:Mac :-) > Hi All, [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > expand the shaded box. But, please someone tell me there's a beter way > than this! TY. >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: _______________________________. OK - That gives me a clearer picture :) The first thing that comes to mind is the word "training", but that isn't always the answer, I guess:) Next in line would be: A- Use the Default Text field property to mark the "click points" with something obvious such as CLICK HERE, or B- Use FILLIN fields which prompt the user for info to be typed into a prompt & deposits it in the *right* spot, or C- Instead of text box form fields use MACROBUTTON No Macro fields - the problem with this is that the doc can't be protected, so any of the fields on the Forms toolbar can't easily be used. You might have a look here for more detailed information [if using Safari you may need to click the Reload button once or twice]. http://word.mvps.org/faqs/Customization/FillinTheBlanks.htm HTH |:>) Bob Jones [MVP] Office:Mac On 7/27/07 5:45 PM, in article 1185572738.516433.108730@l70g2000hse.googlegroups.com, "GraFX" <brick103@comcast.net> wrote: >> The size of the >> field doesn't determine its capacity & in most forms it's preferable to have [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Answer: _______________________________. 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) :-) |
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