I want to be able to create a table that has "fill in the blank" cells with
permanent width and height (Form). The problem I am having is that I copied
and pasted it in MS Word and everytime you fill out any of the requested
info, the whole table moves changing the width and height of the cells. I
want to be able to lock some cells and allow users to fill in the information
I am asking for but want the margins and cell dimensions to remain at the
original size.
Example. In one cell I ask for the Designer's name (Designer:) When I
protect the document the users should be able to enter their names and if the
name is too long the text should shrink to fit the text, but it doesn't and
it disarranges the other cells and changes the height and width of the cell
where you typing the designer's name.
Sorry for the long question. Just want to be able to create a form in excel
that remains with the original dimensions whenever you "fill in the blanks".

Not sure if you want the form in Excel or Word. They are different animals
when it comes to forms. If you want it in Word, create a table that has one
cell for the word Name, and another cell for the fill-in. That will prevent
the cell drift. When I design forms, I keep them in their Excel format - far
better results than a Word form.

Carole O

"Rayelle" wrote:

I want to be able to create a table that has "fill in the blank" cells with
permanent width and height (Form). The problem I am having is that I copied
and pasted it in MS Word and everytime you fill out any of the requested
info, the whole table moves changing the width and height of the cells. I
want to be able to lock some cells and allow users to fill in the information
I am asking for but want the margins and cell dimensions to remain at the
original size.
Example. In one cell I ask for the Designer's name (Designer:) When I
protect the document the users should be able to enter their names and if the
name is too long the text should shrink to fit the text, but it doesn't and
it disarranges the other cells and changes the height and width of the cell
where you typing the designer's name.
Sorry for the long question. Just want to be able to create a form in excel
that remains with the original dimensions whenever you "fill in the blanks".