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USING MODEL FORMS from the Grants Administration website. The model forms downloadable from the Grants Administration site are templates, designed to be customised by the grant giving agency . Once customised, the forms can be: printed and filled out by recipients as hard copies, or
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USING MODEL FORMS from the Grants Administration website • The model forms downloadable from the Grants Administration site are templates, designed to be customised by the grant giving agency. • Once customised, the forms can be: • printed and filled out by recipients as hard copies, or • sent to recipients by email and completed electronically. • Following is a basic guide to using forms in Word.
1. CUSTOMISING THE FORM • Customise the model form to include agency branding and program-specific items. • If necessary, remove or add fields for data. This is easiest when the Forms toolbar is visible. View > Toolbars> Forms
CUSTOMISING THE FORM (continued) • To add fields, use the Forms toolbar and choose from text fields, check boxes and drop-down lists. • Double click on the field to select options and further refine (for example, to limit the number of characters the user can enter).
CUSTOMISING THE FORM continued • To test the form, click the padlock symbol on the Forms toolbar, allowing you to enter data into the fields as a user would. • Click the padlock again to return to customising.
2. PROTECTING THE CUSTOMISED FORM • Once the form is customised, protect it in order to prevent users from changing it. Tools > Protect Document > Protect Document for Forms • Assign a password so that authorised users can remove the protection and change the form. • Save the form as a template. File > Save As > Document Template
3. USING THE CUSTOMISED FORM • Once it has been saved and protected in this way, the form can be sent electronically to recipients. • Recipients will only be able to enter text in the shaded fields and make selections from check boxes or drop-down lists. They will not be able to alter surrounding text.
4. CHANGING THE CUSTOMISED FORM • To change a protected form, first remove the protection using the password. Tools > Unprotect > (password) • Once changes are made, protect the form again and re-save as a template.
FURTHER INFORMATION • For more detailed instructions, visit: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HP052302701033.aspx • Or contact: Smiljana Kajasa Performance Development Division NSW Premier’s Department smiljana.kajasa@premiers.nsw.gov.au Tel: 9228 3715