# Word 2007 form question

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**Created:** [May 30, 2012, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-2007-form-question/623526 "2012-05-30T08:16:38Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 30, 2012, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-2007-form-question/623526/1 "2012-05-30T08:16:38Z")

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I have created a form, using the form controls in the Developer tab. The form is basically a table format, with cells having the ‘text field’ control, and the occassional ‘date picker’ control.

As I understand it, I need to Protect Document in order for the form elements to work properly.

I want to add a control that will allow users to drag and drop an email message into a table cell. I tried the standard ‘text field’ control, but that didn’t work. If I leave that cell blank, but the document is protected, so users can’t add anything into that cell.

Is there some sort of control I can use that will allow users to add an email message (in that format where you see the envelope and double click it to open)?

I hope that makes sense, I’m not very experienced with forms!