Microsoft Word 2003
Using Word Forms
Word forms are an efficient way to gather information because they allow you to input data electronically, then save as a file, send as an attachment, or print as a hard copy. This document gives basic instructions for completing, saving, and printing forms.
Completing Forms
To complete a Word form, complete the following steps:
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From the File menu, select Open...
The Open dialog box appears. -
Using the Look in pull-down list, navigate to and select the desired form
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Click OPEN
The form is opened. -
Using the keyboard or the mouse to navigate within the document, complete the form
To... Press... Move to the next field [Tab] Move to the previous field [Shift] + [Tab] Complete a drop-down field [Alt] + [Arrow]
Saving Completed Forms
To keep an electronic file for your records or to forward the completed form as an attachment, you can save the form results.
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From the File menu, select Save As...
The Save As dialog box appears. -
From the Save in pull-down list, select a location for the file
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In the File name text box, type the desired filename
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Click SAVE
The form is saved.
Printing Completed Forms
Depending on your needs, you might want to keep a hard copy for your own records.
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From the File menu, select Print...
The Print dialog box appears. -
Select the desired print options
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Click OK
The form is printed.
