Doug
Tue Mar 01 19:10:59 CST 2005
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Doug Robbins - Word MVP
"FAP" <FAP@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3B98E4AA-91D2-4F12-92AB-55422ABDC694@microsoft.com...
> Hi. I will admit to being just a basic user of Word. I now need to get a
> little bit more involved. I need to create some forms that I will send to
> the involved people via email. I am in the process of creating a home
> inspection form. I want to use some drop down lists that give a few
> choices
> to choose from.
>
> The help system seems to be fairly straightforward. I am in the process
> of
> creating a new template. I inserted a drop down list form where I wanted
> it
> to be and then put in the various choices. When I hit OK, all I get is a
> gray box with the first choice in it, which is OK, but there is no down
> arrow
> from which to make a different choice if the default choice isn't correct.
>
> Can anyone tell me what I should do to get the drop down list box to
> appear?
>
> Thanks very much for your help.