Word - automated form filling

[scorpio1948]

I have created a form in Word, is it possible to copy the contents of some fields to other parts of the document, automatic, preferably as it is imput.

 

[fumei]

The basic answer is - yes, it can be. A few more details would help. When you say you created a form, are you using formfields (textbox, checkbox, drop down), or actual field codes like {SEQ} and {REF}?

To have a code running so that it is constantly updating (as the user types input) is very possible, but not usually a good idea. It means it is always loaded, even though you may not be doing anything with it - say when you are NOT typing in input.

Perhaps a UserForm may be a better idea. Have the users input what they need to, then simply update all your fields with their input all at once.



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[scorpio1948]

The document at present uses formfields, would it be better to use field codes?
The document has a front page where most of the basic data is contained, some but not all is copied to 4 other pages. It does not need to be transferred instantly, end of imputting will do.
The Userform sounds ok, but I haven't had call to use them before
I also need to do a calculation based on one of the fields, am I asking too much of Word?

 

[fumei]

You certainly are not asking too much of Word to do what you seem to want. It is not difficult.

I would recommend using a VBA form to get all your info from the user, do your calculation(s) and dump the result into your formfields - wherever they are in the document.

If you haven't made a UserForm before, try Help in the VBA editor. It is not bad. If you need some specific help, give a call back in here. If you get really stuck, I could send a simple example - but you really should try it out yourself first.

 

[scorpio1948]

Thanks for that, hopefully I just needed pointing in the right direction