How to Create Editable Forms in Word

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You have probably come across a situation where your word document needs to be filled in with personal details like name, address, city, phone number, etc. This could be anything to making a legal document to a simple agreement.

You may have noticed that these documents usually come with a bar typed where the details have to be filled. This is really convenient if the document has to be printed and filled out by hand. But what if you want to type in the details? Why not? It’s faster and more convenient. Below, we have provided a free way to create the document you want without messing up spacing and getting frustrated.

To create great forms in Word. First, you’ll need to add the Developer tab if it has not already been added.

On the File tab, choose Options.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10940″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]And then Customize Ribbon.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10941″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Just click the check box next to the Developer option. It should be the only one unchecked.

On the Insert tab, add a table and enter details.

Under the Developer Tab, in the Controls group, click on Plain Text Content Control.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10942″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Now click on Design Mode to change the default instructions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10943″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After adding each field, click on properties, and then name the field.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10944″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10945″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Having tag names can be easy to decipher in Design Mode. The tags will disappear when Design Mode is clicked off.

Design Mode ON:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10946″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Design Mode OFF:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10947″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]