Hi, we want to insert some text fields, which are automatically fill out when selecting one word in a drop down box. (We are using word 2007)



The dropdown box we created with the legacyformulars (alternatifly also with the active elements).

For example in the dropdown box (word calls this combobox) we slect "man" and than in a text field should appear "male".

We read that could be possible over the the "if" function. we put something {if ref dropdown1 = "man" " male"}

But does not work. In the internet are not really detailed manuals for this?? We would be really happy is somebody could help us.

It does work but you have the syntax wrong. It should be

{ If { Ref Dropdown1 } = "man" " male"}

Both sets of brackets { } are placed with CTRL+F9.

The Bookmark name and the result from that bookmark are case sensitive, so ensure that you get the spellings correct.

Check the dropdown field property check box 'calculate on exit' or nothing will happen.

The field construction will not work in the header/footer or any other story range that is not the main document.

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Hallo GMAJOR; First of all thanks a lot for your support. I tried your advise but it did not work. I inserted a dropdown box, I choiced calculated for exit and than inserted under the box (in the plain document) the if conditions but did not work.

By trieing out now so many versions I reallized that there are three different version to include a dropdown box, the one i used so far (the one over the legacy tools) i do not really like, because I always have to protected the document before is activated.

I prefere the dropdown box which is you can select by the icon dropdown box. However the property window of this dropdown looks different, you can chose a titel and a tag but there is not calculate on exit button.

The code I posted works with legacy form fields which have the property I referenced. The content control drop box has a different set of benefits but there is no automatic field updating associated with it. To achieve what you want with content controls you will need macros. See http://gregmaxey.com/word_tip_pages/...om_events.html

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