[Mayra]

I have a paper that I in the computer that periodically I need to fill out
with different information each time. I have it pre-formatted. In 2003 I
was able to insert the little "block" or "icon" where I needed the text to go
and then I would protect it and that was it. When I needed it I would just
"tab" from line to line where I needed the new info.

Now, in 2007, I can't find that little "icon" or "block" can someone please
point it out or tell me of an easier way to fill-out forms I have
pre-formatted.

Thanks a bunch!!!

[Stefan Blom]

You are describing a protected form. In Word 2007, click the Developer
ribbon tab, and use the Legacy Tools button (in the Controls group) to
create form fields; you'll find them under "Legacy Forms." And use Protect
Document | Restrict Editing and Formatting to display a task pane similar to
the Protect Document task pane of Word 2003.

Note 1: If you can't see the Developer tab do the following to create forms:
Click the Office button, and then click Word Options. In the Popular
category, click "Show Developer tab in the Ribbon," and click OK.

Note 2: If you have created a forms template in a previous version of Word,
you can still make use of it in Word 2007.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


"Mayra" wrote in message
...
I have a paper that I in the computer that periodically I need to fill out
with different information each time. I have it pre-formatted. In 2003 I
was able to insert the little "block" or "icon" where I needed the text to
go
and then I would protect it and that was it. When I needed it I would
just
"tab" from line to line where I needed the new info.

Now, in 2007, I can't find that little "icon" or "block" can someone
please
point it out or tell me of an easier way to fill-out forms I have
pre-formatted.

Thanks a bunch!!!

[Mayra]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! You made my day. It's so much easier
when you know where to look. Thanks a bunch!!!

Mayra

"Stefan Blom" wrote:

You are describing a protected form. In Word 2007, click the Developer
ribbon tab, and use the Legacy Tools button (in the Controls group) to
create form fields; you'll find them under "Legacy Forms." And use Protect
Document | Restrict Editing and Formatting to display a task pane similar to
the Protect Document task pane of Word 2003.

Note 1: If you can't see the Developer tab do the following to create forms:
Click the Office button, and then click Word Options. In the Popular
category, click "Show Developer tab in the Ribbon," and click OK.

Note 2: If you have created a forms template in a previous version of Word,
you can still make use of it in Word 2007.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


"Mayra" wrote in message
...
I have a paper that I in the computer that periodically I need to fill out
with different information each time. I have it pre-formatted. In 2003 I
was able to insert the little "block" or "icon" where I needed the text to
go
and then I would protect it and that was it. When I needed it I would
just
"tab" from line to line where I needed the new info.

Now, in 2007, I can't find that little "icon" or "block" can someone
please
point it out or tell me of an easier way to fill-out forms I have
pre-formatted.

Thanks a bunch!!!

[Stefan Blom]

Glad I could help!

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


"Mayra" wrote in message
...
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! You made my day. It's so much easier
when you know where to look. Thanks a bunch!!!

Mayra

"Stefan Blom" wrote:

You are describing a protected form. In Word 2007, click the Developer
ribbon tab, and use the Legacy Tools button (in the Controls group) to
create form fields; you'll find them under "Legacy Forms." And use
Protect
Document | Restrict Editing and Formatting to display a task pane similar
to
the Protect Document task pane of Word 2003.

Note 1: If you can't see the Developer tab do the following to create
forms:
Click the Office button, and then click Word Options. In the Popular
category, click "Show Developer tab in the Ribbon," and click OK.

Note 2: If you have created a forms template in a previous version of
Word,
you can still make use of it in Word 2007.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


"Mayra" wrote in message
...
I have a paper that I in the computer that periodically I need to fill
out
with different information each time. I have it pre-formatted. In
2003 I
was able to insert the little "block" or "icon" where I needed the text
to
go
and then I would protect it and that was it. When I needed it I would
just
"tab" from line to line where I needed the new info.

Now, in 2007, I can't find that little "icon" or "block" can someone
please
point it out or tell me of an easier way to fill-out forms I have
pre-formatted.

Thanks a bunch!!!