Creating a Name Prompt in Word Documents

The video tutorial addresses a common issue where students fail to enter their names in document headers. It provides a solution by demonstrating how to set up a document template that prompts students to enter their names upon opening. The tutorial covers using fill-in fields, saving the document as a template, and testing the setup to ensure the name appears in the header of every page. This method helps teachers ensure that student work is easily identifiable.

What common mistake do students make when submitting documents?

• Forgetting to include page numbers

• Submitting documents in the wrong format

• Not adding their name to the document

• Using the wrong font size

What is the first step in setting up a document template to prompt for a name?

• Type the name directly into the document

• Press Control and F9 to open curly brackets

• Open the footer section

• Save the document as a PDF

What should you type inside the curly brackets to prompt for a name?

• Enter your name

• Name here

• Fill in

• Type name

Why is it beneficial to save the document as a template?

• It prevents students from editing the document

• It ensures the original file remains unchanged

• It automatically submits the document

• It locks the document from further changes

What issue might you encounter when saving a template on Windows 10?

• The file might not save at all

• The file might not open again

• The file might save in a different location

• The file might become corrupted

What happens when a student opens the template document?

• They are prompted to enter their name

• The document automatically prints

• The document closes immediately

• The document opens in read-only mode

How does having a name in the header benefit document management?

• It makes the document look more professional

• It helps identify the owner of the document

• It allows for automatic grading

• It increases the document's file size