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Is it possible to fix the number of characters in a text box?
When creating a flyer using Word that is to be used as a template for other
users, is it possible to: 1) Fix the number of characters that can be typed into a text box so that the box doesn't expand when the maximum number of characters has been reached? 2) Set up a picture box so that when an image is inserted it automatically resizes to fill the size of the box? If anyone can help I'd be very grateful. If it's not possible in Word - does anyone know if it's possible in Powerpoint instead? |
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Is it possible to fix the number of characters in a text box?
Use a table with fixed cell dimensions instead of a text box.
-- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org Louise wrote: When creating a flyer using Word that is to be used as a template for other users, is it possible to: 1) Fix the number of characters that can be typed into a text box so that the box doesn't expand when the maximum number of characters has been reached? 2) Set up a picture box so that when an image is inserted it automatically resizes to fill the size of the box? If anyone can help I'd be very grateful. If it's not possible in Word - does anyone know if it's possible in Powerpoint instead? |
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Is it possible to fix the number of characters in a text box?
Since you are making a template, another suggestion (for item 1 of your
post) is to use a Text Form Field (Forms Toolbar). It does allow for specifying the number of characters allowed as well as other Property adjustments. A Table cell can be constrained to prevent it from expanding, but does nothing to prevent the user from typing as much content as they wish - its just that anything beyond the size of the cell doesn't display. I've found this to be problematic on occasion. The Text Form Field can be inserted into a sized table cell if you wish, in order to visually indicate the extent of the space allowed. As for #2, Word doesn't offer 'picture boxes' in the first place, so what you are asking cannot be done. The image 'containers' are created only when the the graphic is inserted. Your best bet is to create a table cell or rectangle autoshape to act as a placeholder for where the image should be placed, but the images should be sized in a graphics app *before* being inserted into the doc. Resizing images in a word processing program (especially increasing the print dimensions) can drastically deteriorate the image quality. -- HTH |:) Bob Jones [MVP] Office:Mac "Louise" wrote in message ... When creating a flyer using Word that is to be used as a template for other users, is it possible to: 1) Fix the number of characters that can be typed into a text box so that the box doesn't expand when the maximum number of characters has been reached? 2) Set up a picture box so that when an image is inserted it automatically resizes to fill the size of the box? If anyone can help I'd be very grateful. If it's not possible in Word - does anyone know if it's possible in Powerpoint instead? |
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