[LisaB]

Check boxes and data fields work but user unable to select option buttons

I created a form with option groups. It works perfectly for users that have
Word 2007. However it the form is opened in Word 2003, the check boxes and
data fields work but the user is not able to select from the option group.

If an option button is double clicked, the vba code window opens -
eventhough the form is in protected mode.

The "Editing Restrictions" is set to Allow "Filling in forms"

Also - While working with the form in Windows 2003 -
1. If I goto TOOLS -- UNPROTECT DOCUMENT ... the "Start Enforcing
Protection" button is disabled
2. I have to click the "Design Mode" icon to enable the "Start Enforcing
Protection" button
3. Then, when I click the "Start Enforcing Protection" button ... (I don't
enter a password) Everything works perfectly, including the option buttons.
4. However, if I Save and Close the form then reopen it, The option buttons
don't work again. I have to repeat 1,2,& 3 if I want to change an option.

Can Someone Please tell me how to solve this problem.

**Same thing happens if I create the option groups using Word 2003**

[Stefan Blom[_3_]]

What you are describing is likely to happen if you have inserted ActiveX
controls. As a security measure, Word will then start in Design mode. Be
sure to use only legacy form fields or content controls.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP



"Lisab" wrote in message
...
Check boxes and data fields work but user unable to select option buttons

I created a form with option groups. It works perfectly for users that
have
Word 2007. However it the form is opened in Word 2003, the check boxes
and
data fields work but the user is not able to select from the option group.

If an option button is double clicked, the vba code window opens -
eventhough the form is in protected mode.

The "Editing Restrictions" is set to Allow "Filling in forms"

Also - While working with the form in Windows 2003 -
1. If I goto TOOLS -- UNPROTECT DOCUMENT ... the "Start Enforcing
Protection" button is disabled
2. I have to click the "Design Mode" icon to enable the "Start Enforcing
Protection" button
3. Then, when I click the "Start Enforcing Protection" button ... (I don't
enter a password) Everything works perfectly, including the option
buttons.
4. However, if I Save and Close the form then reopen it, The option
buttons
don't work again. I have to repeat 1,2,& 3 if I want to change an option.

Can Someone Please tell me how to solve this problem.

**Same thing happens if I create the option groups using Word 2003**

[LisaB]

Thank You, Are all option buttons always ActiveX. If not where are the Word
Option buttons (what tool bar). Do I have to create the form in Word 2003?

"Stefan Blom" wrote:

What you are describing is likely to happen if you have inserted ActiveX
controls. As a security measure, Word will then start in Design mode. Be
sure to use only legacy form fields or content controls.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP



"Lisab" wrote in message
...
Check boxes and data fields work but user unable to select option buttons

I created a form with option groups. It works perfectly for users that
have
Word 2007. However it the form is opened in Word 2003, the check boxes
and
data fields work but the user is not able to select from the option group.

If an option button is double clicked, the vba code window opens -
eventhough the form is in protected mode.

The "Editing Restrictions" is set to Allow "Filling in forms"

Also - While working with the form in Windows 2003 -
1. If I goto TOOLS -- UNPROTECT DOCUMENT ... the "Start Enforcing
Protection" button is disabled
2. I have to click the "Design Mode" icon to enable the "Start Enforcing
Protection" button
3. Then, when I click the "Start Enforcing Protection" button ... (I don't
enter a password) Everything works perfectly, including the option
buttons.
4. However, if I Save and Close the form then reopen it, The option
buttons
don't work again. I have to repeat 1,2,& 3 if I want to change an option.

Can Someone Please tell me how to solve this problem.

**Same thing happens if I create the option groups using Word 2003**

[Stefan Blom[_3_]]

No, you can create your buttons in Word 2007. You will find the available
commands in the Controls group of the Developer tab. Use the Legacy Tools
button to insert the old form fields of Word 97-2003. Avoid the ActiveX
controls (also found by clicking the Legacy Tools button).

To display the Developer tab, choose that option in Office button | Word
Options, Popular category.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP



"Lisab" wrote in message
...
Thank You, Are all option buttons always ActiveX. If not where are the
Word
Option buttons (what tool bar). Do I have to create the form in Word
2003?

"Stefan Blom" wrote:

What you are describing is likely to happen if you have inserted ActiveX
controls. As a security measure, Word will then start in Design mode. Be
sure to use only legacy form fields or content controls.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP



"Lisab" wrote in message
...
Check boxes and data fields work but user unable to select option
buttons

I created a form with option groups. It works perfectly for users that
have
Word 2007. However it the form is opened in Word 2003, the check boxes
and
data fields work but the user is not able to select from the option
group.

If an option button is double clicked, the vba code window opens -
eventhough the form is in protected mode.

The "Editing Restrictions" is set to Allow "Filling in forms"

Also - While working with the form in Windows 2003 -
1. If I goto TOOLS -- UNPROTECT DOCUMENT ... the "Start Enforcing
Protection" button is disabled
2. I have to click the "Design Mode" icon to enable the "Start
Enforcing
Protection" button
3. Then, when I click the "Start Enforcing Protection" button ... (I
don't
enter a password) Everything works perfectly, including the option
buttons.
4. However, if I Save and Close the form then reopen it, The option
buttons
don't work again. I have to repeat 1,2,& 3 if I want to change an
option.

Can Someone Please tell me how to solve this problem.

**Same thing happens if I create the option groups using Word 2003**

[LisaB]

I figured out what was happening. Why the option groups were working for some
people and not for others.

"SECURITY LEVEL SETTINGS"

The form works fine for users whose word security level setting is:
-Word 2003 users €“ €œMedium€� or €œLow€�
-Word 2007 users - "Disable with macros w/ Notification" or "Enable all
macros"

**The same issue happens if you create the form using Word 2003. Adding
option buttons cause the same problem. My guess is the behind-the-scene
workings that make the option groups work, is treated like macros.

**Also my legacy tool bar in Word 2007 does not have the option button
control. In looking at 'All Commands" in the Customize Window, the only two
Option buttons controls are "ActiveX" and "Web"

The quick fix solution for now is having two versions of the form, one with
option groups, and the other with all check boxes.

"Stefan Blom" wrote:

No, you can create your buttons in Word 2007. You will find the available
commands in the Controls group of the Developer tab. Use the Legacy Tools
button to insert the old form fields of Word 97-2003. Avoid the ActiveX
controls (also found by clicking the Legacy Tools button).

To display the Developer tab, choose that option in Office button | Word
Options, Popular category.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP



"Lisab" wrote in message
...
Thank You, Are all option buttons always ActiveX. If not where are the
Word
Option buttons (what tool bar). Do I have to create the form in Word
2003?

"Stefan Blom" wrote:

What you are describing is likely to happen if you have inserted ActiveX
controls. As a security measure, Word will then start in Design mode. Be
sure to use only legacy form fields or content controls.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP



"Lisab" wrote in message
...
Check boxes and data fields work but user unable to select option
buttons

I created a form with option groups. It works perfectly for users that
have
Word 2007. However it the form is opened in Word 2003, the check boxes
and
data fields work but the user is not able to select from the option
group.

If an option button is double clicked, the vba code window opens -
eventhough the form is in protected mode.

The "Editing Restrictions" is set to Allow "Filling in forms"

Also - While working with the form in Windows 2003 -
1. If I goto TOOLS -- UNPROTECT DOCUMENT ... the "Start Enforcing
Protection" button is disabled
2. I have to click the "Design Mode" icon to enable the "Start
Enforcing
Protection" button
3. Then, when I click the "Start Enforcing Protection" button ... (I
don't
enter a password) Everything works perfectly, including the option
buttons.
4. However, if I Save and Close the form then reopen it, The option
buttons
don't work again. I have to repeat 1,2,& 3 if I want to change an
option.

Can Someone Please tell me how to solve this problem.

**Same thing happens if I create the option groups using Word 2003**

[Stefan Blom[_3_]]

I already mentioned security settings in my previous reply. If you can avoid
ActiveX controls, that would be the easiest solution.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP



"Lisab" wrote in message
...
I figured out what was happening. Why the option groups were working for
some
people and not for others.

"SECURITY LEVEL SETTINGS"

The form works fine for users whose word security level setting is:
-Word 2003 users - "Medium" or "Low"
-Word 2007 users - "Disable with macros w/ Notification" or "Enable all
macros"

**The same issue happens if you create the form using Word 2003. Adding
option buttons cause the same problem. My guess is the behind-the-scene
workings that make the option groups work, is treated like macros.

**Also my legacy tool bar in Word 2007 does not have the option button
control. In looking at 'All Commands" in the Customize Window, the only
two
Option buttons controls are "ActiveX" and "Web"

The quick fix solution for now is having two versions of the form, one
with
option groups, and the other with all check boxes.

"Stefan Blom" wrote:

No, you can create your buttons in Word 2007. You will find the available
commands in the Controls group of the Developer tab. Use the Legacy Tools
button to insert the old form fields of Word 97-2003. Avoid the ActiveX
controls (also found by clicking the Legacy Tools button).

To display the Developer tab, choose that option in Office button | Word
Options, Popular category.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP



"Lisab" wrote in message
...
Thank You, Are all option buttons always ActiveX. If not where are
the
Word
Option buttons (what tool bar). Do I have to create the form in Word
2003?

"Stefan Blom" wrote:

What you are describing is likely to happen if you have inserted
ActiveX
controls. As a security measure, Word will then start in Design mode.
Be
sure to use only legacy form fields or content controls.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP



"Lisab" wrote in message
...
Check boxes and data fields work but user unable to select option
buttons

I created a form with option groups. It works perfectly for users
that
have
Word 2007. However it the form is opened in Word 2003, the check
boxes
and
data fields work but the user is not able to select from the option
group.

If an option button is double clicked, the vba code window opens -
eventhough the form is in protected mode.

The "Editing Restrictions" is set to Allow "Filling in forms"

Also - While working with the form in Windows 2003 -
1. If I goto TOOLS -- UNPROTECT DOCUMENT ... the "Start Enforcing
Protection" button is disabled
2. I have to click the "Design Mode" icon to enable the "Start
Enforcing
Protection" button
3. Then, when I click the "Start Enforcing Protection" button ... (I
don't
enter a password) Everything works perfectly, including the option
buttons.
4. However, if I Save and Close the form then reopen it, The option
buttons
don't work again. I have to repeat 1,2,& 3 if I want to change an
option.

Can Someone Please tell me how to solve this problem.

**Same thing happens if I create the option groups using Word 2003**