I hate to sound like a complete moron but I'm not actually an IT person, I
just happen to enjoy computers and as we're located in a rather remote part
of the middle east, it's bloody hard to get good help around here.
So, if either of you wouldn't mind trying again with more layman
step-by-step type instructions, it would be very greatly appreciated!
Many thanks
mercedes
"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
If the document is protected for forms, a REF field in the header won't
update without a macro, but a StyleRef field will work (see
http://sbarnhill.mvps.org/WordFAQs/StyleRef.htm). But a UserForm to insert
the required data would be better still.
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Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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"Graham Mayor" wrote in message
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This is easier said than done.
1. If you have a ref field in the header, then you will need an update
macro
run on exit from the associated form field. The sample update code at
http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm will suffice.
2. Text boxes are in the graphics layer and thus cannot be used with ref
fields.
3. You can use a frame rather than a text box in the header, and this will
effectively do the same job as a text box, but is in the text layer and so
the REF field will work.
4. If you don't want to use macro with the document, then you will have to
format the field in question with a unique paragraph style and use a
Styleref field in the frame to reproduce the content of that style i.e.
the
field (you can use a character style with the same format as the
surrounding
text. Only the style name matters)
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Graham Mayor - Word MVP
My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org
Mercedes.K wrote:
I am trying to create a multi-page instruction document for clients.
For each new client, one of our staff members will have to tailor the
document to that client by entering the client's details only. All
other content will remain the same.
There is a form field on the cover page showing staff where to enter
client name, client company name etc...
As part of the design of the document, there is an autoshape
rectangle (1 in wide by 10 inches high) running vertically down the
right side of the page and placed in the header (to be seen on each
page). I would like the client's details that are entered into the
form field to automatically show in the text box. I do not want
staff to have to go into the header to re-enter the info in the
autoshape as the document will be protected.
So is there ary way to enter a formula or create a link or something
to do this automatically??
Many, many thanks!
mercedes