Introduction to Forms

Apache OpenOffice 4.1 Writer Guide

Chapter 15: Using Forms in Writer

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• Introduction to Forms
• When to Use Forms
  • Alternatives to Using Forms in Writer
• Creating a Simple Form
  • Create a Document
  • Open the Form Toolbars
  • Activate Design Mode
  • Insert Form Controls
  • Configure Controls
  • Use the Form
• Form Controls Reference
• Example: a Simple Form
  • Create the Document
  • Add Form Controls
  • Configure Form Controls
  • Finishing Touches
  • Accessing Data Sources
  • Creating a Database
  • Accessing an Existing Data Source
  • Creating a Form for Data Entry
  • Entering Data into a Form
• Advanced Form Customization
  • Linking a Macro to a Form Control
  • Read-Only Documents
  • Fine-Tuning Database Access Permissions
  • Form Control Formatting Options
• XForms

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Introduction to Forms

This chapter covers the use of forms within Writer documents. Most of the information here also applies to forms in other Apache OpenOffice (AOO) components, but there are some differences.

The chapter presents information on using forms in four main sections: setting up a basic form, an example for creating a form, linking a form to a data source, and finally some advanced techniques.