Use of 'Run macro' in the form field dialog

Hi Tim,
Can you please explain the use of the 'Run macro on' on the form field dialog box in the XMLP template.
One can see the following on the 'Text Form Field Options' dialog box:
Run macro on
Entry Exit
runRTFtoRTF runRTFtoRTF
runRTFtoXLIFF runRTFtoXLIFF
runRTFtoXLS runRTFtoXLS
The above are option values in it. Please explain their usage. I couldnot find anything about it in the XMLP Guide. I am currently using XMLP 5.5 with EBS 11.5.10
Thanks,
Nitin

Form fields are not an XMLP feature. They are part of MS word. Look at the MS doco for information on it. I doubt there is a way that can be used in conjunction with XMLP however.

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