[pom15595]

Ctrl+A does select all of the text. However as indicated once all the text
is selected via Ctrl+A, then F9 (update) does not function.

"Doug Robbins - Word MVP" wrote:

Does Ctrl+A select all of the text in the document?

Another way is to use Print Preview (assuming that you have the option to
Update fields on print set on). This method will update the fields in the
header and footer as well, while Ctrl+A will only select the text in the
body of the document.

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Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com

"pom15595" wrote in message
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For some reason I cannot seem to update fields (eg table / figure numbers)
by
selecting the whole document using control A, then F9.

I can update these fields if I individually hightlight them or even if I
select/ highlight a section of the document that contains a field, but not
via control A.

This used to work, but seems not now.

Any ideas?