Protect part of a document

[katididdy]

I am working with Word 2002, and I need to protect part of a document. I want to create a request list, similiar to example:

Date –

Vendor –

Requested By –

Machine –

Model Number –

Serial Number –

Parts Number - Quantity –


And I want the above to be protected, and the user to type the information in the line next to it. For the last line, I'd like Parts # and Quantity to be on the same line. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thank you!

 

[Welshbird]

Search the help for
"Create forms that users complete in Word"
and that should take you through it.

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[AnotherHiggins]

I'd suggest you consider using a form in Excel instead. That way all orders can be compiled in a table, allowing you to easily run reports on activity.

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[SkipVought]

"I want to create a request list..."

I agree with John. Word is, guess what, a WORD PROCESSOR. Excel is a SPREADSHEET application, perfect for LISTS and TABLES.

Be sure to check out Excel's HELP on Lists & Tables so that you don't paint yourself into a corner and have to do heroic things to manipulate your data.

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[chipk]

I have a suggestion that may or may not be possible in your situation: forget Office and use a web form.

 

[katididdy]

Thank you for your suggestions!

 

[Welshbird]

Katididdy - let us know what you end up using - if nothing else it may help someone else searching for the same answer!

Fee

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