Article: Q163158
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbfield word97
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
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SYMPTOMS
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The Calculate On Exit option in the Form Field Options dialog box is available
even when the form field is a calculation field.
CAUSE
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The Calculate On Exit option has no effect when the form field type is set to
Calculation. Calculation fields never get focus (selected) in a protected form.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the products listed at the
beginning of this article.
MORE INFORMATION
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To perform calculations in form fields, click to select the Calculate On Exit
check box for the fields that contain the values to be calculated not for the
field that contains the result of the calculation.
For additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base:
Q157463 WD97: How to Use Calculate on Exit in a Forms Document
Q141990 How to Create an Online Form Using Form Fields
Q115607 How to Update Fields in a Protected Form
Additional query words:
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Keywords : kbfield word97
Technology : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version : WINDOWS:97
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