Article ID: 221494
Article Last Modified on 12/6/2000
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Word 2000 Standard Edition
This article was previously published under Q221494
SYMPTOMS
When you print a form after completing it and unprotecting it, some or all of the information in the form fields is cleared.
CAUSE
The form fields are reset if the Update fields printing option on the Print tab is selected. (On the Tools menu, click Options.)
RESOLUTION
To print the form and retain the information, print the form while it is still protected.
If you unprotected the form, you can print it and retain the form field information by using either of the following methods:
Method 1: Clear the Update Fields option before printing the form.
- On the Tools menu, click Options.
- Click the Print tab.
- Under Printing options, click to clear the Update fields check box.
- Click OK.
Method 2: Lock the fields before printing the form.
You can prevent changes or updates to a form field by locking the field. To do this, select the form field (or the form) and press CTRL+F11. If you later want to unlock the form field and allow updates, press CTRL+SHIFT+F11.
NOTE: When you reprotect the form, some fields, such as the check box, might be reset to their original state even though you locked the field. By using this method, you can still enter information into the form fields after reprotecting the file.
MORE INFORMATION
For additional information about reprotecting a form without losing any changes to the field, please click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
212356 WD2000: How to Update Fields in a Protected Form
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