Using input forms with Word can save time and reinforce corporate identity. As well as single items of variable information e.g. name, options can be selected that result in additional paragraphs being inserted to cater for particular circumstances or different site addresses chosen with one click of the mouse.

These screen shots show how a letter can be produced confirming a students successful application for a course of study.  

 When the word document is opened the form opens automatically complete with any default entries.

The user selects the options required and completes the input boxes. 

 If there are many options a list box can be used to select, in this case, the course name. 

 The form is completed and the OK button clicked. 

 The letter is produced and can be printed.

Note how:

1) the whole company site address has been entered simply by the user selecting the site name on the form.

2) the paragraph applicable to overseas students is entered simply by the user selecting the overseas student option on the form.