FormFields.Add Method (Word)
Returns a FormField object that represents a new form field added at a range.
Syntax
expression .Add(Range, Type)
expression Required. A variable that represents a FormFields collection.
Parameters
Name |
Required/Optional |
Data Type |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Range |
Required |
Range object |
The range where you want to add the form field. If the range isn't collapsed, the form field replaces the range. |
Type |
Required |
WdFieldType |
The type of form field to add. |
Return Value
FormField
Remarks
.gif "Security note") Security Note |
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| Dynamic data exchange (DDE) is an older technology that is not secure. If possible, use a more secure alternative to DDE, such as object linking and embedding (OLE). |
Example
This example adds a check box at the end of the selection, gives it a name, and then selects it.
Selection.Collapse Direction:=wdCollapseEnd
Set ffield = ActiveDocument.FormFields _
.Add(Range:=Selection.Range, Type:=wdFieldFormCheckBox)
With ffield
.Name = "Check_Box_1"
.CheckBox.Value = True
End With