If this is a locked form and the contents of the field are inserted using a
REF field and that REF field is not in a header/footer then simply check the
field property 'calculate on exit' and the REF fields will be automatically
update.

If you need to force and update eg because the REF field is in a header,
then run an update macro on exit from the relevant field - you'll find
suitable code at http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP

My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org



GenesisBlade wrote:
nothing like posting to one's self is there... a tidier way might be
like the following:

since the F9 key is does the 'update field' task, you can simply go
ctrl-A, followed by F9.

No need for a macro... anything better?

"GenesisBlade" wrote:

further to my question, i have found a temporary messy solution... i
could do with a better one, if someone knows, however.

having already added the 'update field' icon to my menu, i select
'record a macro', select all (ctrl-A), and press the 'update field'
icon. End macro.

so i have a new maco... but is there a better, prettier way?

"GenesisBlade" wrote:

I have created a form, with numerous fields that are set to
autopopulate a grid at the end. The functionality works, but I need
the form to update as it goes, rather than only be triggered when i
print it.

Any trick will do.

I've got as far as adding the 'update fields' icon to the menu bars
at the top (customise menu) and then can select all (ctrl-A) and
press the button and hey presto... but that will be too technical
for my users... can i set a macro to a key, to activate the 'update
fields' option? If so, how?!

Many thanks, in advance