Special Edition Using Microsoft® Word 2000

Saving Only the Data in a Form

One of the key reasons for using a form is to collect data. Data is best accessed through a database where it can be sorted, filtered, and output in various forms. Word gives you an easy method to extract the information from a filled-out form without having to reenter it into a database: You can save only the data in a form. To do so

1. After your form has been filled out, click the Save button on the Standard toolbar.

2. In the Save As dialog box, choose Tools, General Options.

3. In the Save (Options) dialog box, check the Save Data Only for Forms check box and click OK. The file type changes to Text Only.

4. Choose a filename and folder location for your file. Click Save.

Tip

If you want to save all your forms as data-only, ...