InfoPath Tutorials: Learn the Basics of InfoPath

Learn how InfoPath works and how to perform basic actions in InfoPath.

General

How to open an InfoPath form and template that were moved or copied

Learn how you can change the contents of an InfoPath form that is linked to an InfoPath form template that was moved or copied to a different location or computer, so that you can open the InfoPath form again in InfoPath.

InfoPath Controls

2 Ways to place a Date Picker in a Repeating Table in InfoPath

Learn how you can add or convert a text box control that is located within a repeating table on an InfoPath form template into a date picker control

Date and time basics in Microsoft Office InfoPath

Understand how Microsoft Office InfoPath uses dates to be able to do your own date manipulations and calculations within InfoPath.

How to create a hidden column in an InfoPath repeating table

Step-by-step instructions describing two ways to hide a column in a repeating table in InfoPath.

InfoPath Basics: How to make fields in InfoPath the same size

Learn how you can use Layout Tables and the Width property on InfoPath fields to make fields in InfoPath the same size.

How to pre-fill a repeating table in InfoPath with rows of data

Learn how you can add default rows to a repeating table in InfoPath, so that when you open the form, the repeating table already contains a certain amount of rows with data.

InfoPath Basics: List control basics in InfoPath

This article explains how to use list controls such as drop-down list boxes, combo boxes, list boxes, and multi-select list boxes in InfoPath.

InfoPath Basics: Make a control required based on a condition

Learn how you can use data validation in InfoPath to make a field required based on a condition or the value of another field.

InfoPath Basics: Repeating control basics in InfoPath

This article explains the basics of repeating tables and repeating sections in InfoPath.

Working with SharePoint

Understanding the 'Form Language' setting in InfoPath browser-compatible form templates

Learn the logic behind how the 'Form Language' setting on an InfoPath form works in conjunction with Language Packs installed on SharePoint.

Working with Data

InfoPath Basics: 3 Ways to validate data in InfoPath

Learn how to use InfoPath data types, data validation conditions, and rules to check the value of a field in InfoPath.

InfoPath Basics: How to populate an InfoPath form when it is opened/loaded

This article explains how to use rules or code to fill form fields when an InfoPath form is opened or loaded.

InfoPath Basics: Main vs. secondary data sources

This article explains the difference between the Main and secondary data sources and shows you how to programmatically retrieve a reference to the Main data source or to a secondary data source.

InfoPath Basics: InfoPath Resource Files - purpose and benefit

Learn what resource files in InfoPath are and when you should use them.

InfoPath Basics: Understanding Rules in InfoPath

This article explains what Rules are in InfoPath and how you can use them.

Working with InfoPath