Variable Fields in Word

[eBartlett]

We have contracts that may require the signature of 1-3 parties. The documents are protected. Can anyone offer a good suggestion on how to set up the documents so that multiple users can specify how many signature lines they need in a contract. We must keep the documents protected.

 

[Hasit]

Do you need to have a choice, rather than just having three entries which are then either filled or not?

 

[eBartlett]

Yes, We need one signature line if one individual is to sign, two signature lines for two individuals, etc. Currently we need to stop what we are doing and unprotect the file for users. We cannot give them the password.

 

[jfhewitt]

How about a macro that calls an input box for the first signature and line, then if there is no second or third signature (an empty variable), no more lines. I'm not sure protected files are a problem.

 

[eBartlett]

Good idea, and I like it, but as a newbie, I would be looking for the syntax to help me do that. Also, aren't the macros stored on the C: drive? I think I would need to put the macro on each individual's PC.