- Design the form (form: A document that contains fill-in blanks, or form fields, in which you enter information. For example, you can create an online registration form in Microsoft Word that uses drop-down lists from which users can select entries.) by sketching a layout first, or use an existing form template (template: A file or files that contain the structure and tools for shaping such elements as the style and page layout of finished files. For example, Word templates can shape a single document, and FrontPage templates can shape an entire Web site.) as a guide.
Tables (table: One or more rows of cells commonly used to display numbers and other items for quick reference and analysis. Items in a table are organized into rows and columns.), text boxes (text box: A movable, resizable container for text or graphics. Use text boxes to position several blocks of text on a page or to give text a different orientation from other text in the document.), borders, and shading are all design elements that can help you create a well-designed form that's easy to use.
- On the Standard
toolbar (toolbar: A bar with buttons and options that you use to carry out commands. To display a toolbar, press ALT and then SHIFT+F10.), click New Blank Document
.
- Add the text or graphics you want. For example, enter the questions you want answered, and list the available choices.
- To insert a text box where users can enter their responses, click the document, and then click Text Form Field
on the Forms
toolbar. If you need more space, you can insert multiple text boxes side by side.
To insert check boxes that list choices, such as Yes and No, click the document, and then click Check Box Form Field
on the Forms toolbar.
- Save the form.
- Print and distribute the form.
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