It sounds as if what you're looking for is a protected form. See
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/Customization/FillinTheBlanks.htm and
especially the forms tutorials by Dian Chapman that this article links to
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> does anyone know how to set tabs in a template to where
> they will go to specfic points to input new info? Thanks
> for any help.