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Locking text in Microsoft Word 2000

by navedl Sep 24, 2007 8:45PM PDT

I am developing a macro (using VB) in Word 2000 which will pop up a small interface. When the user clicks "OK" on this interface, the information filled in the interface will then go into Word at specific locations.

I want this information in Word to be locked so that if the user wants to edit the information, he has to use the template only.

How can I lock the text generated be the macro?

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You can't.

by Kees Bakker Sep 24, 2007 9:22PM PDT

It seems you've chosen the wrong tool for your requirements.

Kees

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Suggestions

by navedl Sep 24, 2007 9:28PM PDT

Thanks. What do you suggest?

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Re: suggestions

by Kees Bakker Sep 24, 2007 9:47PM PDT

Either accept it can't be done, or find a different way to meet your requirements. Only presenting a not-working solution isn't the best way to get ideas for alternatives.

Kees

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