How to add entries to combobox in Word XP
- by Kris C
I'm trying to follow the following instructions to add a combobox to a form and add some values to it for the user to pick: http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/create-forms-that-users-complete-in-word-HP005230270.aspx
I've created a .dot and then dragged a combobox onto the document. When I double-click on it though, it opens up the VBA editor.
Do I have to add the items programatically as per the following question How do I add a combobox in Word? or is it possible to do this using the UI? The other question/answer refers to creating a form. Is there a step I've missed between creating a .dot to then create a form somehow before adding form elements to it?
Right clicking gives the following menu options:
Cut
Copy
Paste
properties
View code
Combo Box Object - Edit or Convert
Format Control
Hyperlink
Choosing edit allows me to type some text onto the visible part of the control, but doesn't allow me to add multiple options
Right-clicking and selecting properties opens the following:
