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Word 2007 - Enforce template header, footer and typography on documents based upon it ?
Is it possible to enforce header, footer and typography from a
template on documents which are created on it ? I made a quick test, but it failed. I create the template, then a new document (child) based on that. a) I changed one part of the typography on the child and when I saved, Word offered to apply the new change to the template. b) I changed one part of the typography on the template and then opened the child. It did NOT have the new change applied. If this can be made, then it would greatly reduced editing time when changes are needed. Any ideas ? |
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Word 2007 - Enforce template header, footer and typography on documents based upon it ?
You cannot update the contents of a document from its template (or vice
versa), if that's what you are trying to do. You can transfer style modifications, though. In particular, you can (a) update a style in the attached template based on the corresponding style in the document, or (b) reset style definitions to those of the template each time the document is opened. It seems as if you've already managed to accomplish (a)... To make (b) work, use the "Automatically update document styles" check box in the Templates and Add-In dialog box. To open the dialog box, click the Document Template button on the Developer tab of the ribbon. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP "Kim" wrote in message oups.com... Is it possible to enforce header, footer and typography from a template on documents which are created on it ? I made a quick test, but it failed. I create the template, then a new document (child) based on that. a) I changed one part of the typography on the child and when I saved, Word offered to apply the new change to the template. b) I changed one part of the typography on the template and then opened the child. It did NOT have the new change applied. If this can be made, then it would greatly reduced editing time when changes are needed. Any ideas ? |
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Word 2007 - Enforce template header, footer and typography on documents based upon it ?
On Sep 24, 12:21 pm, "Stefan Blom" wrote:
You cannot update the contents of a document from its template (or vice versa), if that's what you are trying to do. You can transfer style modifications, though. In particular, you can (a) update a style in the attached template based on the corresponding style in the document, or (b) reset style definitions to those of the template each time the document is opened. It seems as if you've already managed to accomplish (a)... To make (b) work, use the "Automatically update document styles" check box in the Templates and Add-In dialog box. To open the dialog box, click the Document Template button on the Developer tab of the ribbon. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP "Kim" wrote in message oups.com... Is it possible to enforce header, footer and typography from a template on documents which are created on it ? I made a quick test, but it failed. I create the template, then a new document (child) based on that. a) I changed one part of the typography on the child and when I saved, Word offered to apply the new change to the template. b) I changed one part of the typography on the template and then opened the child. It did NOT have the new change applied. If this can be made, then it would greatly reduced editing time when changes are needed. Any ideas ? I cant find any "Tools" menu in Word 2007. Could you point me in the right direction ? I noticed and understand the problem stated in "Myth 1" on this website, http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/shar...matChange.html. I assume this still applies. Also, when integrating fonts (located in Word-settings - Save) will the style problem still occur on child documents ? Finally, thanks for your answers. Is there another way or tool to allow enforce header and footer changes onto child documents ? |
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"Kim" wrote in message
oups.com... On Sep 24, 12:21 pm, "Stefan Blom" wrote: You cannot update the contents of a document from its template (or vice versa), if that's what you are trying to do. You can transfer style modifications, though. In particular, you can (a) update a style in the attached template based on the corresponding style in the document, or (b) reset style definitions to those of the template each time the document is opened. It seems as if you've already managed to accomplish (a)... To make (b) work, use the "Automatically update document styles" check box in the Templates and Add-In dialog box. To open the dialog box, click the Document Template button on the Developer tab of the ribbon. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP "Kim" wrote in message oups.com... Is it possible to enforce header, footer and typography from a template on documents which are created on it ? I made a quick test, but it failed. I create the template, then a new document (child) based on that. a) I changed one part of the typography on the child and when I saved, Word offered to apply the new change to the template. b) I changed one part of the typography on the template and then opened the child. It did NOT have the new change applied. If this can be made, then it would greatly reduced editing time when changes are needed. Any ideas ? I cant find any "Tools" menu in Word 2007. Could you point me in the right direction ? If you can't see the Developer tab, do the following to display it: Click the Office button, and then click Word Options. In the Popular category (which is displayed by default), check the "Show Developer tab in the ribbon" option and click OK. Then click the Document Template button on the Developer tab of the ribbon, to see the old Templates and Add-Ins dialog box. I noticed and understand the problem stated in "Myth 1" on this website, http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/shar...matChange.html. I assume this still applies. Yes, it still applies. Also, when integrating fonts (located in Word-settings - Save) will the style problem still occur on child documents ? The setting you are referring to embeds fonts; as in previous versions, embedded fonts allow you to send the document to someone else who might not have your fonts. But note that this is not (directly) connetected to the template--document relationship. Finally, thanks for your answers. Is there another way or tool to allow enforce header and footer changes onto child documents ? One way is to store the contents of headers and footers in a separate file and then use INCLUDETEXT fields to bring them into other documents. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP |
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On Sep 24, 1:25 pm, "Stefan Blom" wrote:
"Kim" wrote in message oups.com... On Sep 24, 12:21 pm, "Stefan Blom" wrote: You cannot update the contents of a document from its template (or vice versa), if that's what you are trying to do. You can transfer style modifications, though. In particular, you can (a) update a style in the attached template based on the corresponding style in the document, or (b) reset style definitions to those of the template each time the document is opened. It seems as if you've already managed to accomplish (a)... To make (b) work, use the "Automatically update document styles" check box in the Templates and Add-In dialog box. To open the dialog box, click the Document Template button on the Developer tab of the ribbon. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP "Kim" wrote in message groups.com... Is it possible to enforce header, footer and typography from a template on documents which are created on it ? I made a quick test, but it failed. I create the template, then a new document (child) based on that. a) I changed one part of the typography on the child and when I saved, Word offered to apply the new change to the template. b) I changed one part of the typography on the template and then opened the child. It did NOT have the new change applied. If this can be made, then it would greatly reduced editing time when changes are needed. Any ideas ? I cant find any "Tools" menu in Word 2007. Could you point me in the right direction ? If you can't see the Developer tab, do the following to display it: Click the Office button, and then click Word Options. In the Popular category (which is displayed by default), check the "Show Developer tab in the ribbon" option and click OK. Then click the Document Template button on the Developer tab of the ribbon, to see the old Templates and Add-Ins dialog box. That did it. I noticed and understand the problem stated in "Myth 1" on this website,http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/shar...matChange.html. I assume this still applies. Yes, it still applies. Also, when integrating fonts (located in Word-settings - Save) will the style problem still occur on child documents ? The setting you are referring to embeds fonts; as in previous versions, embedded fonts allow you to send the document to someone else who might not have your fonts. But note that this is not (directly) connetected to the template--document relationship. Thanks for clarifying that. Finally, thanks for your answers. Is there another way or tool to allow enforce header and footer changes onto child documents ? One way is to store the contents of headers and footers in a separate file and then use INCLUDETEXT fields to bring them into other documents. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP Using INCLUDETEXT fields does not really save any time, as I have to manually update the field whenever I change the header file. Is there a way to make it automatically update the INCLUDETEXT fields when a child file is opened ? Even the template must I update manually. |
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Word 2007 - Enforce template header, footer and typography on documents based upon it ?
"Kim" wrote in message
oups.com... Is there another way or tool to allow enforce header and footer changes onto child documents ? One way is to store the contents of headers and footers in a separate file and then use INCLUDETEXT fields to bring them into other documents. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP Using INCLUDETEXT fields does not really save any time, as I have to manually update the field whenever I change the header file. Is there a way to make it automatically update the INCLUDETEXT fields when a child file is opened ? Even the template must I update manually. Setting the "Update fields before printing" option in Word Options, Display category might help. Alternatively, use the macro at http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP |
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On Sep 24, 2:58 pm, "Stefan Blom" wrote:
"Kim" wrote in message oups.com... Is there another way or tool to allow enforce header and footer changes onto child documents ? One way is to store the contents of headers and footers in a separate file and then use INCLUDETEXT fields to bring them into other documents. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP Using INCLUDETEXT fields does not really save any time, as I have to manually update the field whenever I change the header file. Is there a way to make it automatically update the INCLUDETEXT fields when a child file is opened ? Even the template must I update manually. Setting the "Update fields before printing" option in Word Options, Display category might help. Alternatively, use the macro athttp://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP I tried the "Update fields before printing" option before asking, and it doesnt work on open. Thanks for the macro. It works like a charm, however it requires manual activation. Thats almost as un-useful as before. There is a twist tho. I found out that certain named macros are run at certain times. Example: a macro named AutoOpen() will run when ever that document (which has the macro) is opened. I havent found out how to run a macro in that AutoOpen() macro. Any ideas ? |
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You have to name your macro AutoOpen. If there is an existing AutoOpen
macro, you paste your macro content into it. Also, though it may be belated, you might want to read http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/temp...ons/index.html -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Kim" wrote in message ups.com... On Sep 24, 2:58 pm, "Stefan Blom" wrote: "Kim" wrote in message oups.com... Is there another way or tool to allow enforce header and footer changes onto child documents ? One way is to store the contents of headers and footers in a separate file and then use INCLUDETEXT fields to bring them into other documents. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP Using INCLUDETEXT fields does not really save any time, as I have to manually update the field whenever I change the header file. Is there a way to make it automatically update the INCLUDETEXT fields when a child file is opened ? Even the template must I update manually. Setting the "Update fields before printing" option in Word Options, Display category might help. Alternatively, use the macro athttp://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP I tried the "Update fields before printing" option before asking, and it doesnt work on open. Thanks for the macro. It works like a charm, however it requires manual activation. Thats almost as un-useful as before. There is a twist tho. I found out that certain named macros are run at certain times. Example: a macro named AutoOpen() will run when ever that document (which has the macro) is opened. I havent found out how to run a macro in that AutoOpen() macro. Any ideas ? |
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