How to use checkboxes in an unprotected form?

bkerrigan100

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Apr 3, 2005, 5:55:02 PM4/3/05

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I have created a form with checkboxes and form fields. I would like to
unprotect the document but still have the checkboxes functional. Is this
possible.
Thanks,
Barbara

Suzanne S. Barnhill

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Apr 3, 2005, 7:08:34 PM4/3/05

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Not with check box form fields, no. But there are other types of check boxes
that can be used in unprotected documents.

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Charles Kenyon

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Apr 4, 2005, 12:21:50 AM4/4/05

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There are a number of ways to create and use clickable checkboxes in
documents / templates. Some require protected or locked forms, others do
not. Take a look at the Checkbox template available at
http://www.addbalance.com/word/download.htm#CheckboxAddIn for an exploration
of these.

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HJC

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Apr 28, 2005, 8:26:08 AM4/28/05

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Is there a way to do the same thing using drop down boxes?

Suzanne S. Barnhill

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Apr 28, 2005, 9:43:34 AM4/28/05

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Well, you might see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/TblsFldsFms/AutoTextList.htm

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Charles Kenyon

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Apr 28, 2005, 9:27:53 AM4/28/05

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Not without extensive vba and using controls from the controls toolbox.
However, you may want to look into the AutoTextList field.
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/TblsFldsFms/AutoTextList.htm
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