On Wed, 8 Dec 2004 15:05:01 -0800, "Medical Admin" Medical
wrote:

I am trying to create a legally binding document template in MS Word. The
majority of the document should permanent language. However there are a few
areas that need to be changed by departments periodically. How do I create a
template document with permanent text fields?

Word calls that an "online form" or "protected form". See
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/TblsFldsFms/LinesInForms.htm and the
articles by Dian Chapman linked from that page.
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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org