How can I get a form field by choosing a choice from a dropdown?

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gencasleen - 22 Nov 2005 22:13 GMT

I have Windows 2000, Word XP and I'm trying to be able to create a dropdown,
but then by choosing one of the choices in the dropdown, I would like to
(depending on the choice) require specific information to have to be filled
in. Is it possible to do this, but have the information with form fields or
something pop-up depending on the choice made from the dropdown? Each choice
would have different information that would need to be filled out?

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zkid - 22 Nov 2005 22:26 GMT

You can assign macros to drop down fields. For what you are talking about
here, create a macro in the document and assign it to the form field under
the Run Macro on Exit location.

Make sure that you also check the box for "Calculate on Exit." Also make
sure you give the form field a proper bookmark name so that you can access
its data.

You can then determine the user's response and act upon it in the macro.

> I have Windows 2000, Word XP and I'm trying to be able to create a dropdown,
> but then by choosing one of the choices in the dropdown, I would like to
> (depending on the choice) require specific information to have to be filled
> in. Is it possible to do this, but have the information with form fields or
> something pop-up depending on the choice made from the dropdown? Each choice
> would have different information that would need to be filled out?

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