tlens22 wrote:
I would like to create a template to be used on a computer(and
eventually printed) where I can fill in blanks and tab to the next
blank. The blank or line would be highlighted (I've seen and used
this but don't know how to create it)

See http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=22.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
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