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I'm using Word 2007 and have templates with a few building blocks that are template specific - eg. custom Cover Page, Headers & Footers, etc. and I have a couple of issues I don't seem to be able to find the answer to. If I create a document based on my custom template and then email the document, the link to the 'based on' template is broken and the custom building blocks are no longer accessible (why 'o why can't building blocks be template specific like styles??). In all my searching (online and books), I can't find any useful information about how documents based on templates interact with each other to be able to work with this. I mostly find information about how great 'Building Blocks.dotx' is and store your custom building blocks here! Which is fine. For just Me. But I have a number of users I need to roll this out to. Would someone be able to point me in the right direction so I can learn about template/document links, how they interact and what breaks them? And the best way to deploy custom building blocks to a number of users (without using the 'Building Blocks.dotx')? In an ideal world, my building blocks would be template specific so I don't end up with users being faced with a multitude of choices, but I fear this is not possible. Any hints/pointers? Many thanks in advance, -s |
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The only solution is to e-mail both the document and the template containing the
building block. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP (Message posted via news.eternal-september.org) "sally" wrote in message ... Hi there I'm using Word 2007 and have templates with a few building blocks that are template specific - eg. custom Cover Page, Headers & Footers, etc. and I have a couple of issues I don't seem to be able to find the answer to. If I create a document based on my custom template and then email the document, the link to the 'based on' template is broken and the custom building blocks are no longer accessible (why 'o why can't building blocks be template specific like styles??). In all my searching (online and books), I can't find any useful information about how documents based on templates interact with each other to be able to work with this. I mostly find information about how great 'Building Blocks.dotx' is and store your custom building blocks here! Which is fine. For just Me. But I have a number of users I need to roll this out to. Would someone be able to point me in the right direction so I can learn about template/document links, how they interact and what breaks them? And the best way to deploy custom building blocks to a number of users (without using the 'Building Blocks.dotx')? In an ideal world, my building blocks would be template specific so I don't end up with users being faced with a multitude of choices, but I fear this is not possible. Any hints/pointers? Many thanks in advance, -s |
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Thanks for your 'hint/pointer', impractical as it is. It also doesn't really
answer any other questions I posed about how I can learn more about template/document relationships. But that's pretty typical of your posts. I've since found some more useful answers from more knowledgable MVPs. Regardless, thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to post and empart your knowledge. "Stefan Blom" wrote in message ... The only solution is to e-mail both the document and the template containing the building block. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP (Message posted via news.eternal-september.org) "sally" wrote in message ... Hi there I'm using Word 2007 and have templates with a few building blocks that are template specific - eg. custom Cover Page, Headers & Footers, etc. and I have a couple of issues I don't seem to be able to find the answer to. If I create a document based on my custom template and then email the document, the link to the 'based on' template is broken and the custom building blocks are no longer accessible (why 'o why can't building blocks be template specific like styles??). In all my searching (online and books), I can't find any useful information about how documents based on templates interact with each other to be able to work with this. I mostly find information about how great 'Building Blocks.dotx' is and store your custom building blocks here! Which is fine. For just Me. But I have a number of users I need to roll this out to. Would someone be able to point me in the right direction so I can learn about template/document links, how they interact and what breaks them? And the best way to deploy custom building blocks to a number of users (without using the 'Building Blocks.dotx')? In an ideal world, my building blocks would be template specific so I don't end up with users being faced with a multitude of choices, but I fear this is not possible. Any hints/pointers? Many thanks in advance, -s |
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Stefan happens to be about the most "knowledgable" MVP there is.
On Jul 12, 7:32*am, "sally" wrote: Thanks for your 'hint/pointer', impractical as it is. It also doesn't really answer any other questions I posed about how I can learn more about template/document relationships. But that's pretty typical of your posts. I've since found some more useful answers from more knowledgable MVPs. Regardless, thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to post and empart your knowledge. "Stefan Blom" wrote in message ... The only solution is to e-mail both the document and the template containing the building block. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP (Message posted via news.eternal-september.org) "sally" wrote in message ... Hi there I'm using Word 2007 and have templates with a few building blocks that are template specific - eg. custom Cover Page, Headers & Footers, etc. and I have a couple of issues I don't seem to be able to find the answer to. If I create a document based on my custom template and then email the document, the link to the 'based on' template is broken and the custom building blocks are no longer accessible (why 'o why can't building blocks be template specific like styles??). In all my searching (online and books), I can't find any useful information about how documents based on templates interact with each other to be able to work with this. I mostly find information about how great 'Building Blocks.dotx' is and store your custom building blocks here! Which is fine. For just Me. But I have a number of users I need to roll this out to. *Would someone be able to point me in the right direction so I can learn about template/document links, how they interact and what breaks them? And the best way to deploy custom building blocks to a number of users (without using the 'Building Blocks.dotx')? In an ideal world, my building blocks would be template specific so I don't end up with users being faced with a multitude of choices, but I fear this is not possible. Any hints/pointers? Many thanks in advance, |
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I'm all for feedback; it helps me provide a better answer the next time a
similar question comes up. Quoting the reply that WAS in fact helpful would also help others who may have a similar question. An insult, on the other hand, doesn't help anyone. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP (Message posted via news.eternal-september.org) "sally" wrote in message ... Thanks for your 'hint/pointer', impractical as it is. It also doesn't really answer any other questions I posed about how I can learn more about template/document relationships. But that's pretty typical of your posts. I've since found some more useful answers from more knowledgable MVPs. Regardless, thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to post and empart your knowledge. "Stefan Blom" wrote in message ... The only solution is to e-mail both the document and the template containing the building block. -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP (Message posted via news.eternal-september.org) "sally" wrote in message ... Hi there I'm using Word 2007 and have templates with a few building blocks that are template specific - eg. custom Cover Page, Headers & Footers, etc. and I have a couple of issues I don't seem to be able to find the answer to. If I create a document based on my custom template and then email the document, the link to the 'based on' template is broken and the custom building blocks are no longer accessible (why 'o why can't building blocks be template specific like styles??). In all my searching (online and books), I can't find any useful information about how documents based on templates interact with each other to be able to work with this. I mostly find information about how great 'Building Blocks.dotx' is and store your custom building blocks here! Which is fine. For just Me. But I have a number of users I need to roll this out to. Would someone be able to point me in the right direction so I can learn about template/document links, how they interact and what breaks them? And the best way to deploy custom building blocks to a number of users (without using the 'Building Blocks.dotx')? In an ideal world, my building blocks would be template specific so I don't end up with users being faced with a multitude of choices, but I fear this is not possible. Any hints/pointers? Many thanks in advance, -s |
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Hi Sally,
"sally" schrieb [Word 2007] If I create a document based on my custom template and then email the document, the link to the 'based on' template is broken and the custom building blocks are no longer accessible (why 'o why can't building blocks be template specific like styles??). building blocks are template specific - they cannot be saved within documents (*.docx, *.docm). But styles can be saved in templates as well as in documents. In all my searching (online and books), I can't find any useful information about how documents based on templates interact with each other to be able to work with this. I mostly find information about how great 'Building Blocks.dotx' is and store your custom building blocks here! Which is fine. For just Me. But I have a number of users I need to roll this out to. You can save building blocks in different templates, like AutoText in former versions of Word. If users have to use special building blocks (or AutoText) with a letter template, include those BB in the letter.dotx. If they need special BB with a manual template, provide those BB within the manual.dotx... Would someone be able to point me in the right direction so I can learn about template/document links, how they interact and what breaks them? Documents are only unlinked copies of a template. But the template can still provide building blocks, macros, and a customized Quick Access Toolbar. And document styles can be updated by the template styles (if their names are identical). Timesaving Templates http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoft_of...templates.aspx How to create, view, and share Word 2007 templates http://blogs.msdn.com/b/templates/ar...templates.aspx Behind the Curtain: Stories in Word http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoft_of...s-in-word.aspx What happens when I attach a new template to my document? or How do I copy content and settings from a template to a document? http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/atta...ate/index.html And the best way to deploy custom building blocks to a number of users (without using the 'Building Blocks.dotx')? Managing and Administrating Building Blocks http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoft_of...ng-blocks.aspx Deploying Building Blocks http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoft_of...ng-blocks.aspx -- Greetings Lisa [MS MVP Word] |
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