How to create a field in Microsoft Word 2003 Using Shortcuts

Microsoft Word allows to create objects in the application in a number of different ways and fields are not different. The traditional way to create a field in Microsoft Word, you just go to the Insert menu and then choose the field from the dropdown menu. However, be aware that this is not the most effective way to create a field.

The easiest way to create a field is to use the keyboard shortcut [Ctrl] + [F9]. This creates a built-in field which then can add field codes required in the field. For example, if you want to create a field that asks you a question you can use the following steps.

Step 1. Use the shortcut [Ctrl] + [F9] to create the field

Step 2. Type the following code in the field - Fillin 'Enter the name of the customer "

Step 3. Use the combination [Alt] + [F9] to toggle field codes

Step 4. Use the shortcut [F9] to activate the field

You should now have an input box on the screen that asks you to enter the customer name. If you enter a name and press the OK button, you will see that the field has put that text on the page.

Fill-in function in Microsoft Word allows you to ask questions of the Microsoft Word template that, when completed, will be included in the document. With this function simply saves time for users to identify where the relevant information should go in the document.

If you want to remove the information from a field, so that only the text is now in the document you can simply use the shortcut key combination [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [F9].

The Microsoft Word help system has a full range of field codes that you can use to help you work with the fields .......