Experts Exchange connects you with the people and services you need so you can get back to work.

Microsoft Form - Default opening page for form

Hello,

I have created a form in Microsoft Word that has a number of fields that users must fill in, including answering questions using radio buttons, which can be totaled to give the user a final score.

My problem is that when the form document opens it automatically defaults to the second page of the form. I believe this is because this is where the first field exists for users to fill in. I however would like for the document to default to opening on the first page of the document.

Are there any suggestions on how I can accomplish this? I will attach my document below.

Thank you for any help,
Bethany
MoC_RCPSC_OnlineForm.doc

Bethany De Jong

Asked: 2016-09-23

Advertise Here

Microsoft Word

1 Solution

LVL 24

crystal (strive4peace) - Microsoft MVP, AccessRemote Training and ProgrammingCommented: 2016-09-23

even with:

Private Sub Document_Open()
'190623
   Selection.HomeKey Unit:=wdStory
End Sub

Open in new window

I found it went to the first field to fill ... the first place where the user is allowed to go. Perhaps create a dummy control at the top to land on?

Bethany De JongAuthor Commented: 2016-09-26

Hi Crystal,

Thanks for your suggestions. I actually had already tried your suggestion, I have a dummy field currently located near the top of the document (TextBox7), but the document doesn't seem to default to here when it opens....

Any other suggestions?

LVL 24

crystal (strive4peace) - Microsoft MVP, AccessRemote Training and ProgrammingCommented: 2016-09-26

you can send it there in the open event -- ask for something like their initials

LVL 24

crystal (strive4peace) - Microsoft MVP, AccessRemote Training and ProgrammingCommented: 2016-10-15

If it is desired to position the form at the top when opening, then there needs to be something at the top for the user to fill since a Word form seems to open with the first control where a response is required

Question has a verified solution.

Are you are experiencing a similar issue? Get a personalized answer when you ask a related question.

Have a better answer? Share it in a comment.

Microsoft Form - Default opening page for form

Join & Write a Comment Already a member? Login.

Featured Post