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Embed files into protected document
I have a Word document (2003) that contains a table which allows user input via text boxes and check boxes (Control Toolbox). To make this work you have to protect the document but this does not allow the user to embed files. Does anyone know how to do both? Thanks in advace Deutz -- Deutz |
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I would suggest that you use form field check boxes - then see
http://www.gmayor.com/SelectFile.htm for some ideas. -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org "Deutz" wrote in message news I have a Word document (2003) that contains a table which allows user input via text boxes and check boxes (Control Toolbox). To make this work you have to protect the document but this does not allow the user to embed files. Does anyone know how to do both? Thanks in advace Deutz -- Deutz |
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Thanks for your suggestions, Graham. I take it from your reply that there is no simple way to make it work with the Control toolbox. -- Deutz |
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Active X controls cause as many problems as they solve and are really
intended for web page creation, at which Word is rather poor. The form does not have to be locked to use them, but they do not work when in design mode. Documents that require free editing are rarely suited to form fields. You would be better creating a userform to accept your choices and to prepare the document, which will then allow free editing. For the basics, see Word MVP FAQ - Userforms http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Userforms.htm for a more in depth explanation, see http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/Create_and...a_UserForm.htm Alternatively you might consider creating a protected form with an unprotected section to accept your inserted file. -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org "Deutz" wrote in message news Thanks for your suggestions, Graham. I take it from your reply that there is no simple way to make it work with the Control toolbox. -- Deutz |
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