Design mode is a feature in
Microsoft Word that allows you to edit and customize
form controls, such as
text boxes,
check boxes, and
drop-down lists, in a document. It's particularly useful if you're creating a form or template that you want others to fill out, as it allows you to control the layout and formatting of the form fields.
Here's how to enter design mode in Word:
- Open the document that contains the form controls you want to edit.
- Click on the "Developer" tab in the ribbon at the top of the screen. (Note: If you don't see the Developer tab, you may need to enable it in Word's options.)
- In the "Controls" group, click on the "Design Mode" button. This will activate design mode and allow you to edit the form controls.
Once you're in design mode, you can select and customize the form controls as needed. For example, you can change the font, size, and color of text boxes, or add options to a drop-down list. You can also add new form controls to the document by clicking on the appropriate button in the "Controls" group.
When you're finished editing the form controls, simply click on the "Design Mode" button again to exit design mode and return to normal editing mode.
I hope that helps!