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From: Langum, Michael J
Date: Jan 18, 2011 9:33AM

On occasion, we get request to post WORD files (see example attached) that are intended to be used by end-users to provide information back to our program offices. They are NOT formatted as WORD forms, but simple .doc files.

The thinking is that these WORD files are "Templates" that the end user can use to provide needed information, and are not FORMS.

On the one hand, I'm inclined to say that they are forms, and that therefore they need to be built with FORM tools that provide prompts, and allow tabbing.

But, since I'm the person who would typically need to re-format the files, I'm reluctant to give myself all the extra work.

Any opinions?

-- Mike