In addition to macropod's suggestions, note that you can use a macro to
update all the fields in a document; see
http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm.
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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP
"MagicJS" wrote in message
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I'm trying to use a common file for date and subject in the footer of
multiple document. The link field is inserted into the footer, works fine
with updates. Save open again and it becomes a corrupt object, not linked
or
updated from the common file.
Anyone know how to fix this or suggest a different method to accomplish
this. Tried includetext field as well, but it won't update automatically.
Also having trouble using relative ref for linked file location. Thanks.