Word

Hi Sue

You might want to use the simpler form controls as these are supported on both versions of Word.

On Word 2010, on the Developer tab rather than add in the form controls presented on the Ribbon look for the the legacy controls button (it's in the same group as the form controls, in the lower right corner - looks like a little suitcase with a hammer and spanner)

You will find these form controls can also be added in Word 2011 on the Mac. To get to the form buttons in Word 2011 go to the Word menu and choose preferences, then choose Ribbon.

In customize - scroll down the list and tick the Developer tab. Back in the main Word 2011 screen click the Developer tab. There you will find the equivalent legacy form objects.

Microsoft have a detailed description of the process here
http://office.microsoft.com/en-001/mac-word-help/create-forms-that-users-complete-or-print-in-word-HA102929508.aspx

Let me know if this helps.

Kind regards,
Andrew