Anatomy of Word: Create an employment application form using Word's table features
A text field looks like a gray box with a bunch of zeros
Now, we'll start adding fields to the form, starting with the date and position fields. When you add a field to the form, treat the field just like any other text. So, for example, if you want to have the text in the field aligned at a specific tab stop, make sure to align your field with that tab stop. Allow me to demonstrate.
To add text fields that will correspond to the date and position, position your cursor where you want each field and click the Text Form Field button on the Forms toolbar. I've shown you above the result of this operation.
I've highlighted in green the two new text fields I added that will correspond to the entry for the current date and the position for which the person is applying. I've also turned on Word's feature that allows you to see tabs. In this example, note that each field lines up perfectly with the tab stop that I added at the 0.75" position.
To add text fields that will correspond to the date and position, position your cursor where you want each field and click the Text Form Field button on the Forms toolbar. I've shown you above the result of this operation.
I've highlighted in green the two new text fields I added that will correspond to the entry for the current date and the position for which the person is applying. I've also turned on Word's feature that allows you to see tabs. In this example, note that each field lines up perfectly with the tab stop that I added at the 0.75" position.
