Enable the “Developer” tab: Go to “File” > “Options” > “Customize Ribbon” > Check “Developer” > Click “OK.”

Open the “Developer” tab.

Insert Content Controls: Use Content Controls (e.g., text boxes, dropdown lists) to create the form structure.

Protect the document: Go to “Developer” > “Protect Document” > “Restrict Editing.”

Select user entry areas: Mark the editable areas in the “Restrict Editing” pane.

Save and distribute: Save the form and share it with users for data entry.

In Microsoft Word and other word processors, pressing Ctrl + N creates a new document.