Text format can set whether text automatically formats to Uppercase, Lowercase, First capital, or Title case. Maximum length sets the length of text that a user can enter.

Set Text box enabled to allow the user to enter text into the field. Type Select form Regular text, Number, Date, Current Date, Current Time, or Calculation.Дefault text sets optional instructional text that's displayed in the text box before the user types in the field. Select Macro to Run on lets you choose a recorded or custom macro to run on Entry or Exit from the field.Д«ookmark Set a unique name or bookmark for each control.Д¬alculate on exit This forces Word to run or refresh any calculations, such as total price when the user exits the field.ДЄdd Help Text Give hints or instructions for each field.Д¬ancel Forgets changes and exits the panel. Select a control and then select Options to set up or make changes. Options let you set common settings, as well as control specific settings. For more info on sections, see Insert a section break. To do this, choose Select Sections in the Restrict Editing panel. If you want to protect only parts of the document, separate the document into sections and only protect the sections you want. Open the form that you want to lock or protect.ДЄfter selecting restrictions, select Yes, Start Enforcing Protection.

If you want to limit how much others can edit or format a form, use the Restrict Editing command: Select the content control that you want to change. For example, the Date Picker control offers options for the format you want to use to display the date. Set or change properties for content controlsД®ach content control has properties that you can set or change. Select the Legacy Form control or Active X Control that you want to include. Go to Developer > Legacy Forms drop-down. Legacy form controls are for compatibility with older versions of Word and consist of legacy form and Active X controls.Д¬lick or tap where you want to insert a legacy control.

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