[DRPHG]

I have 2 pre-printed forms to fill out. I would like to scan these 2 forms
into Word as a template. Then I could fill in the blanks/check
boxes/narrative and print. The problem is that I need to delete the
templates so I can print only my fill-ins on the 2 original pre-printed forms
that are loaded into the printer.

[Graham Mayor]

Unless this is to be a repetitive task, the work involved for creating two
forms is simply not worth the effort. Use a pen or a typerwriter.
If you insist on proceeding then scan the form as a graphic and insert it
*full size* (ideally into the page header) and set its layout option to
'behind text'. You can then build a form over the image using tables and
form fields and print the document with the following macro
http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm

Sub PrintForm()
Dim sPrint As Boolean
sPrint = Options.PrintDrawingObjects
Options.PrintDrawingObjects = False
With ActiveDocument
.PrintFormsData = True
.PrintOut
End With
Options.PrintDrawingObjects = sPrint
End Sub

If you are very lucky the printout will match your original form.

--

Graham Mayor - Word MVP

My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org



"DRPHG" wrote in message
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I have 2 pre-printed forms to fill out. I would like to scan these 2 forms
into Word as a template. Then I could fill in the blanks/check
boxes/narrative and print. The problem is that I need to delete the
templates so I can print only my fill-ins on the 2 original pre-printed
forms
that are loaded into the printer.

[Graham Mayor]

Unless this is to be a repetitive task, the work involved for creating two
forms is simply not worth the effort. Use a pen or a typerwriter.
If you insist on proceeding then scan the form as a graphic and insert it
*full size* (ideally into the page header) and set its layout option to
'behind text'. You can then build a form over the image using tables and
form fields and print the document with the following macro
http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm

Sub PrintForm()
Dim sPrint As Boolean
sPrint = Options.PrintDrawingObjects
Options.PrintDrawingObjects = False
With ActiveDocument
.PrintFormsData = True
.PrintOut
End With
Options.PrintDrawingObjects = sPrint
End Sub

If you are very lucky the printout will match your original form.

--

Graham Mayor - Word MVP

My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org



"DRPHG" wrote in message
...
I have 2 pre-printed forms to fill out. I would like to scan these 2 forms
into Word as a template. Then I could fill in the blanks/check
boxes/narrative and print. The problem is that I need to delete the
templates so I can print only my fill-ins on the 2 original pre-printed
forms
that are loaded into the printer.