Form Settings Tool

SharePoint 2010 will not allow the use of this tool for all lists and libraries, and clicking the Form Settings link may simply display a message that states “InfoPath does not support customizing the form used for this list.” But if the forms are supported, the administrator can open the form in InfoPath 2010, and then edit the form to her heart’s content.

An example is given in this section of creating a rule in InfoPath that should impress readers with the power suddenly placed in their hands by InfoPath via this tool. A good example to use is the ubiquitous Announcements list. Follow these steps to edit the form used in an Announcements list (InfoPath Designer 2010 must be installed on the computer in use):

  1. Navigate to ...

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