Cross Out Static Text on the Form

These instructions can also be used to create a form field at both the Form Document tab of the assembly window and in HotDocs Filler.

Sometimes a form includes static text that must be crossed out, depending on answers the user enters during the interview. For example, say a form includes a list of medical conditions. Instructions on the form tell you to cross out any conditions that do not apply to you. You could manually cross out these conditions once you've printed the form; however, HotDocs allows you to create a strike-through field, which crosses out the text for you, depending on answers you enter during the interview.

A strike-through field, which is transparent, overlays the static text. You can choose the character that will be used to cross out the text.

To create a strike-through field in a form

  1. Edit a form template. (See Edit a Form Template.)
  2. Create a field that covers the static text on the form. (See Create a Form Field.)
  3. Click the Field Properties button. The Field Properties dialog box appears. (You can also right-click and select Field Properties from the shortcut menu.)
  4. Click the Type tab.
  5. In the Field type group, select the type of field you want to associate with the strike-through field.
  6. In the Display type group, select Strike-through.
  7. In the Variable field, insert a True/False or Multiple Choice variable. This variable sets the conditions when static text should be crossed out. (See Attach a Variable to a Field.)
    • True/False variable: Select an example format that merges the strike-through character when the variable is true or false, as appropriate. (See Customize a True/False Variable.)
    • Multiple Choice variable: Type the strike-through character in the Merge Text field of the option that should cause the strike through, and type NONE in the other choices. (See Customize a Multiple Choice Variable.)

You can use the alignment controls on the Field Properties dialog box to position the strike-through text more accurately.

To change the font properties of the strike-through character, click the Font button at the Field Properties dialog box and make your changes there.