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FormFields.Add Method

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Word Developer Reference

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

Security  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.

Visual Basic for Applications 
  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

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