1. Go to File > New from Template.
2. In Search, type form.
3. Double-click the template you want to use.
4. Select File > Save As, and pick a location to save the form.
5. In Save As, type a file name and then select Save.

Start with a form template

1. Go to File > New from Template.
2. In Search, type form.
3. Double-click the template you want to use.
4. Select File > Save As, and pick a location to save the form.
5. In Save As, type a file name and then select Save

Enable the Developer Tab: Go to “File” > “Options” > “Customize Ribbon,” check “Developer,” and click “OK.”

Open the Developer Tab: Click on the “Developer” tab on the Word ribbon.

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

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

Select User Entry Areas: In the “Restrict Editing” pane, mark the areas users can edit.

Save and Distribute: Save the form and distribute it to users for data entry.