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Exam 77-425 Microsoft Word 2013 Expert
3.0 Create Advanced References
3.3 Manage Forms, Fields, and Mail Merge Operations: Modify Field Control Properties

Combo Properties

8. Try This: Edit the Combo Properties

Enter a Title: Operating System .

Do NOT check Contents cannot be edited.

Here are the steps to Add something to List:
Click Add. Type a Display Name and Value.

Add the following items to the list.

 

Display Name: Windows 8

Value: Win8

 

Display Name: Windows 7

Value: Win7

Display Name: Windows XP

Value: WinXP

 

The Display Name is what you will see in the list when you click on the Combo Box. The Value is the information stored when you choose an item from the list.

 

You can arrange the items in the list by selecting it and using the Move Up or Move Down buttons.

Click OK. Keep going.

Developer -> Controls -> Properties

 

 

Memo to Self: Previous versions of Microsoft Word had a button to Add Help Text. The Help Text was shown in the Status Bar at the bottom of the form.

By default, the Display Name In Word 2013 says: Choose an item. You can Modify the Display Name to give your users more information or directions if you wish.