If it's a JPEG, you can use Insert | Picture | From File to insert it in a
Word document. Then set the wrapping to Behind Text and add text boxes where
you need to type. Much easier to fill out by hand or typewriter, though.

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"Toffee" wrote in message
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Thanks JR

Of course it's a jpg, why didn't I think of that. Oh well, suppose I'll
just
have to suffer writers cramp for a while longer.
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Sticky business computing ???


"JR" wrote:

Just because you saved it as a "Word" file, does NOT make it a word
file.
It may very well be a jpg that you have to print out and fill in
manually.
A disgrace in our "paperless" society. wink
John


"Toffee" wrote in message
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I am a complete novice to Word so please bear with me on this question.

Each month I have to fill out an expenses form.This form was sent to
my
home
PC via EMail. I saved it as a word doc with the intention of filling
it in
each month by typing. No such luck, what am I doing wrong? Or is it a
case
that it can't be done?

Another thicko question - can I convert it to excel?

Please be gentle with your replies,
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