Protecting data in a Word table isn't as simple as turning a protection feature on, but it's possible using Text Form Field controls.

Word form fields make it easy to repeat text It's actually easier to enter text once and have it repeat elsewhere in Word 2003 documents than it is to do the same thing in Word 2007 and 2010.

When you need to bring your Access data into a Word form, a little VBA can expedite the task. Susan Harkins walks through an example to demonstrate the process.

For example, you can insert drop-down lists, plain text responses, and checkboxes when creating a fillable form to send to others. How to Repeat and Automatically Update Text Fields in Microsoft Word ...

Use the form controls in Word 2007 and 2003 to gather information from a group of people.

In Microsoft Word, you can insert built-in or custom fields into your Word document that may change within your document. Learn how to insert a Text field in Word.

Determine the fields that your form will have and their placement in the form. To set each field type, you must decide whether the field will collect data in text form, date form, or a check box.

When you use drop box form fields in Microsoft Word, they may contain any variety of text and numbers to choose from. If you need to perform a calculation using data from the drop boxes, you need ...