Re: Normal.dot Issue

All I'm doing is utilizing the form field command in Word. I'll describe it
the best way I can. I have a document that has fields that need to have test
in them. Let's say an address for example. When I create the form at first
I leave an area blank for the address and underline it, like so.

Address _______________________________________

Now, when I add a form field to the blank area that is underlined, via
microsoft word and the form fields toolbar, I can add the form field where it
needs to be. (Say I need this document to have input via a computer vs.
printing it out, filling it in, and faxing it.) I can add the form field with
no problem. Word takes it I set up the properties to be text, with a limit
of 100 characters, etc.... and then try to save the changes to the document
with the form fields inserted. When I try to save the document I get the
error message that the global document has changed, and would I like to save
the changes. This happens everytime I open the document and close it. NOT
specific to my machine because I have tried it on numerous machines and they
too get the same error message. All I've done is add form fields to a
document. Driving me crazy with this error message. "Calgon....take me
away!" =)


"Beth Melton" wrote:

> It's not really a good idea to turn off the Prompt to save Normal.dot
> option. If you encounter this message then it should be investigated -
> not ignored.
>
> If you are only encountering the prompt when you pull data into a form
> field then I'd say that's where the problem lies. How are you doing
> this exactly? VBA? If using VBA then what code are you using?
>
> Please post all follow-up questions to the newsgroup. Requests for
> assistance by email can not be acknowledged.
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Beth Melton
> Microsoft Office MVP
>
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>
> "JD" <JD@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:CECF4C2C-F525-43DD-922A-51482B020316@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Also made sure the check box was unchecked under:
> > Tools
> > Options
> > Save Tab
> > "prompt to save Normal Template"
> >
> > Still getting message that the normal.dot template has changed, save
> > changes? and if I do try to save changes the normal.dot template is
> > Read
> > Only. Not understanding what is causing the change in the
> > normal.dot
> > template. All I'm doing is pulling data into a form field and
> > trying to save
> > the document. If the document doesn't have form fields, it can save
> > OK w/o
> > error message. Doesn't make sense to me. UGH!
>
>
>
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