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Microsoft word drop down list text extension

Anonymous
2019-07-18T10:08:32+00:00

Hello I have problem with the amount of text on drop down list. I need an option to choose between two big paragraph's in drop down list, but in word I can only enter limited amount of text.  

I choose: Developer  -> Drop down list content control -> Add -> Modify choice ->

Display name (in this table I can only  write limited amount of text)

 what I'm doing wrong? or there is no possibility to make whole paragraph drop down?

Please help me.

Kind regards,

Vytautas

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows

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  1. Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2019-07-22T11:30:48+00:00

    I have just sent it again to the new email address that you sent to me.

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  1. Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2019-07-18T10:23:48+00:00

    If the first few words of each of the paragraphs are not the same, you could have those as the items from which you make the selection and then use the Document_ContentControlOnExit event to insert the appropriate text to complete each paragraph.

    If you need help setting that up, send me a copy of the document with the details of each paragraph, referencing this thread in the covering email message and I will assist you with it.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-07-22T10:54:37+00:00

    Did you study the document that I sent back to you?

    Hello Doug, I havent received any document from you.  Can you send once again?

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  2. Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2019-07-19T12:17:18+00:00

    Did you study the document that I sent back to you?

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-07-19T11:11:35+00:00

    Dear Doug,

     please write what I need to click  step by step.  

    For example:This is two paragraphs that I need to choose between in drop down line

    A thriller is the kind of book that makes your heart pound fast. Many thrillers are “page-turners.” They make you want to keep reading and turning the pages to find out what happens next. Suspense books are a lot like thrillers, and may be even more exciting or scary. They’re the kind of books you don’t want to read alone at night.

    or

    These two are often considered almost the same genre, because they’re so similar. You’ll like them if you’re interested in crime dramas, murder mysteries or just a good fast-paced novel. Thrillers and suspense novels use a lot of action wordsand usually have lots of realistic dialogue. So if you’re looking for a fun way to learn exciting new words and phrases, these books are the perfect place to do that.

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