Fixing layout in Word document so users entering text doesn't alter spacing

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I have a Word document for users to fill in with a number of headings. I would like them to fill in text in the blank spaces, but without the page shifting down as they type (so in essence they would have a fixed space to enter their answers).

Is there any way to do this? The only way I'm aware of which is using the "Text box" shape, which isn't ideal.

Thanks

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