Tab Between Fields Not Always Working

[cbalogh]

I have a strange issue with a fillable form. I can tab between some fields but sometimes, hitting the tab key results in the field expanding (i.e. the tab key expands the field). I started off with a printable form that I am trying to convert to an electronic form. I suspect that the original document tabs are causing this "anomaly". I'm using Word 2007 and I have attached the form.

Any help will be appreciated.

[macropod]

At least part of the problem is that you're using a mix of formfields and content controls. You really should use one or the other. Formfields and forms protection is required for sharing with users of Word 2003 & earlier, which don't support content controls. Content controls work with Word 2007 & later and don't require any form of protection to work - at most they need only the 'no changes (read only)' protection with exemption areas marked. Although Word 2007 (which you appear to be using) doesn't have checkbox content controls, those can be simulated with dropdown content controls.

[cbalogh]

I suspected as much. I will have to create a new document to test it. It will be a few days and I will let you know. Thank you.

[Charles Kenyon]

Originally Posted by macropod

Although Word 2007 (which you appear to be using)doesn't have checkbox content controls, those can be simulated with dropdown content controls.

See also Content Controls Custom Checkboxes on Greg Maxey's site.

[cbalogh]

It took me a while to try but I finallly did as suggested and re-created the document using only the current form fields - no legacy form fields. It works fine now.

Thank you.