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Inserting forms objects
To insert a forms object into the text, do the following:
1. Invoke the Object > New Forms Object command.
2. A sub-menu opens. There, select the desired object type.
3. Only for frames: With the mouse, drag a frame with the desired position and
size in the document.
4. For some types of objects a dialog appears at this point to enable you to make
various settings for the object. After you have made the necessary settings confirm
with OK.
The object will now be inserted.
You will find detailed information about each individual type of forms object in the
sections “Text fields” and following (beginning on page 285).
Using the Forms toolbar
You can also use the Forms toolbar to insert forms objects. To activate or deactivate
this toolbar, invoke the View > Toolbars command and click on the checkbox
in front of Forms.
The icons in this toolbar represent the following functions (from left to right):
Insert text field
Insert checkbox
Insert dropdown list
Insert text frame
Insert checkbox frame
Insert dropdown list frame
Insert label
Insert groupbox
Enable/disable the shading of forms fields (emphasizes all text fields, checkboxes
and dropdown lists in the text with gray shading)
Activate/deactivate Forms mode (corresponds to the menu command View >
Forms Mode)
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