Text Processing Skills/Forms
Forms
We prepare forms so that at a later time information can be inserted. If the form is to be completed by hand or on a word processor, sufficient space must be allowed for the person completing the form to insert the information required. Include dotted insertion lines, or straight lines in the appropriate position. Ensure that the lines are long enough for the variable information required i.e. the answers to the questions.
Procedure
Use 1½ or double line spacing to allow sufficient space for typing or writing the information being asked for. The style of line must be consistent within one document.
Arrange the sections in logical sequence and use white space to clearly differentiate between sections.
Use Leader Tabs for the lines on which information is to be written or typed.
Form Example
Name: ...................................................................................................
Address: ...................................................................................................
...................................................................................................
Contact Phone Number: .......................................................................
Email Address: .......................................................................
Number Attending: .................................................................................
Course Resource 111,107, 10792 and 103 © Otago Polytechnic, Community Learning Centre Page 72
Creating Forms Exercises
Exercise One
Use tabs and leader tabs to create the form on the previous page.
Exercise Two
Using the information below design a suitable form, make sure you leave enough room for peoples details to be written.
Exercise Three
Create an order form using the information below; include an appropriate clipart graphic on your form.
Student change of details form
First name/s Last name
Student ID
Old address
New address
Contact Phone number
Email address (optional)
Signature
Grandmas Recipe Book
Order form
Price: $15.00
Quantity
Total Cost