Chapter 36 -- Working with Field Codes and Custom Forms

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Chapter 36

The flexibility of Microsoft Word 2002 gives you the means to create documents of all sorts—from simple letters to complex reports to documents that include indexes, footnotes and endnotes, diagrams, and more. But you aren't limited to creating documents you simply print and distribute or post on the Web; you can use Word's field capabilities to insert variable information on the fly or give users the choice of entering certain data items automatically. You also can create forms that prompt users for information they enter, either by making field selections or typing the requested data.

In this chapter, you'll learn to use Word's tools to work with fields and create forms. Along the way, you'll discover what makes a fast, effective form and find out how to make the most of Word's interactive data capabilities.