Re: Filling in blank edit fields in Word 2003 doc
- From: "Sean McMahon" <smcmahon@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:10:50 -0700
alt-ctrl-i is the opertype mode in MS word.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chip Orange" <Corange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 2:46 PM
Subject: RE: Filling in blank edit fields in Word 2003 doc
> It sounds very much like they have done a pretty poor job of designing
> this form. It sounds like they've actually typed underscore characters
> where you are supposed to indicate your answers.
>
> Your description of your solution that works for you is exactly what
> overtype mode does, so either you need to give it another try, or you
> need to double check that shortcut you list as maybe it's not the right
> one for switching you between insert and overtype mode and so you're not
> really in overtype mode when you think you should be (I never use
> overtype mode, so I don't recall the shortcut).
>
> If you do figure out how to go into overtype mode, and get your answers
> in, and you would like them to look good, go back and under line them
> afterwards, or turn underlining on before you start typing them. This
> won't exactly line up with underscore characters, but it will come close
> enough.
>
> Hth,
>
> Chip
>
> =20
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> > [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert R. Matti
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 4:02 PM
> > To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: RE: Filling in blank edit fields in Word 2003 doc
> >=20
> > The form I am trying to fill out is a Services Evaluation=20
> > form sent to me as an attachment by the management of the=20
> > retirement village I reside in The title and path of the=20
> > attachment is C:\Program=20
> > Files\Qualcomm\Eudora\Attach\Evaluation of Services 11-04 pg=20
> > 2.doc since this has a doc extension and opens up in my Word=20
> > 2003 program I figure it must have been written with some=20
> > version of Word.
> > The form has several fields to be filled in such as Yes ____No____etc.
> > I am trying to type an x in one of the above fields and have=20
> > the x appear on top of the underline but so far I have not=20
> > been successful doing this unless I select the underline,=20
> > then delete it and have my x underlined as I type it in which=20
> > works fine but I thought there was some way of typing an x=20
> > and having it be on top of the existing underline.
> > Below the yes, no etc. fields are several lines for comments=20
> > this is where it would really be nice if the typed in comment=20
> > would go above or on top of the existing underline.
> > What I mean by both move the underline to the right is with=20
> > the doc open in Word when I toggle insert or over=20
> > type(control, alt i)it makes no difference as far as getting=20
> > the typing to go above the underline.
> > Need some way of getting into forms mode I hope the above is=20
> > understandable, if not and there is a method of accomplishing=20
> > the above I would be most happy to contact you (Chip) by=20
> > phone if you give me your number and best time to call you, I=20
> > live in the Pacific time zone.
> >=20
> >=20
> > On Wednesday 11/17/2004, Chip Orange said:
> > >You'll need to better explain what you mean by "they both move the=20
> > >underline to the right".
> > >
> > >It would also help if you could tell us if the document is actually=20
> > >using word form fields, or is it just an ordinary document=20
> > that you are=20
> > >supposed to modify in the correct places.
> > >
> > >Chip
> > >
> > >=3D20
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=3D20
> > > > [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert R. Matti
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 12:05 PM
> > > > To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > Subject: Filling in blank edit fields in Word 2003 doc=20
> > =3D20 Hello, =20
> > > >I am trying to complete an evaluation form, the form is in=20
> > Word 2003.
> > > > How do I get my comments to type in above the underline=20
> > of=3D20 the=20
> > > >blank fields that are to be filled in?
> > > > I have tried insert and over type and both move the=20
> > underline=3D20 to=20
> > > >the right.
> > > > My o s is xp professional, using Jaws 5.10.383, also=20
> > have=3D20 Magic=20
> > > >9.00.499 but rarely use Magic.
> > > >=3D20
> > > > Have a nice day
> > > > Robert R. "Bob" Matti & Elegant Eldon Mailto:rrmsr1@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >=20
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