Working with Word Forms

Open the Forms Toolbar

 

Forms Toolbar

We are concerned with only the first three icons and the last icon

The first three icons on the left are for entering form fields. The padlock icon locks the form for use.

Forms Toolbar Icon Descriptions
	This icon creates a text field. Users of the form can write a text entry of any length
	This icon creates a check box. Users can select one or more check boxes. When a box is selected it is filled with an X
	This icon creates a drop-down menu. Users can chose one answer from a multiple-choice. Developers edit this field by first adding it to the form and then double-clicking on the gray box that appears. Double-clicking on the gray box will open the edit window for adding menu items
	This icon locks and unlocks the form. Edit the form unlocked. Lock the form to fill it out. Lock the form before saving it to make it functional.

Drop-Down Menu Edit Window

Double-click on the gray box created by
the drop-down icon to open this edit window

     Forms have great functionality. They can be used to create quizzes, gather student information, and make applications and questionnaires interactive online.

 
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