10-02-2015 02:44 PM
We use a number of Word templates with ACT and they are quite helpful. However, we have discovered that some of the features don't work. For example, drop down lists do not work when we put them in ACT form. Is there a way to make them work?
Thanks!
10-06-2015 08:24 AM
Thank you.
When copy/pasting from an existing Word document into a template for Act! it will not copy over the advanced formatting features for use with an Act! template.
The dropdown list is a 'Developer' option within Word, and is unable to translate into an Act! template. There's currently no workaround from within Act that would be able to resolve this.
10-05-2015 08:27 AM - edited 10-05-2015 08:42 AM
10-05-2015 08:29 AM
Correct. We were given a form by our funder to use an the drop down changes to a single field with the 1st item only. Word 2010
10-06-2015 03:36 AM
Hello CClark,
I'd like to clarify exactly where the problem is coming from. You mentioned you were given a form by your funder to use. In what format is the form in (Word document, Excel spreadsheet) and where is the dropdown list that you're having trouble with.
If you're able to attach a screenshot, or a link to an image of your problem, it may help get to the bottom of the problem asap.
Kind regards
10-06-2015 08:12 AM
It's a simple drop down in a Word template. You click the button and there are a bunch of choices. When I put the form into ACT, the drop down goes away and the 1st choice is there as text. Plus, I noticed when I try to put fields into Headers in doesn't work either.
10-06-2015 08:15 AM
Ok, thank you.
Could I ask how you are putting this document into Act?
10-06-2015 08:17 AM
Through the edit template function. (I have found creating new ones from scratch is a horrible experience!)
10-06-2015 08:22 AM
The dropdown you're referring to likely uses a Word macro to create the dropdown. An ACT! Word template also uses Word macros to make the attachment to the ACT! database. In the past and I suspect is still true, Word wouldn't accommodate multiple sets of Word macros. I suspect that when the ACT! macros in Word become active the Word macros for the dropdown are disabled,
10-06-2015 08:24 AM
Thank you.
When copy/pasting from an existing Word document into a template for Act! it will not copy over the advanced formatting features for use with an Act! template.
The dropdown list is a 'Developer' option within Word, and is unable to translate into an Act! template. There's currently no workaround from within Act that would be able to resolve this.
10-06-2015 08:26 AM
Thank you for your help