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I am setting up a form in MS Word. Users of the form will have to attach files that include results and other relevant data.

I'd like to use a protected form, but I can't find a way to allow users to insert these objects into the form. Is it even possible?

I've also thought about having them copy/paste paths to files on a shared drive, but sometimes the directories change or move so I'd really rather have embedded documents.

What alternatives are there, if what I want is not possible?

(using Office 2003)

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Try making a new section/section break where you want the inserted file to go, and unprotect that single section.

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It's possible to un-protect parts of a form/document? – FrustratedWithFormsDesigner Mar 23 '11 at 15:46
Indeed it is! Make sure you use section breaks befor and after the unprotected part, and it should give you a dropdown of selected sections in the "Protect Document" pane. Just leave the area you want them to insert in unprotected. – Duall Mar 23 '11 at 15:59
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Article on section breaks: office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/… Arcticle on unprotecting a section: infopackets.com/news/carols_corner_office/2007/… If you wanted a little more info. =) – Duall Mar 23 '11 at 16:02
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