I am doing a contract with is standard except for a few areas. How do I highlight (bookmark?) this area and when I type in the information the space provided shortens or expands based on how much is typed? I've check templates but it gives a box and I don't think this is what I want.

Hi, Evelyn. Try my instructions here:
http://www.theofficeexperts.com/word.htm#EasyGuidedForms

You should also review Fill-in Forms first (which is just below the Easy Guided Forms) to make sure you don't want that type instead.

Good luck!