Filename in Footer - update automatically?

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SteveK

I have placed a FileName field in the footer of a template file. When I
start a document it gives it the name document1 (or document2) but when I do
a Save and give the file a name the Filename field in the footer doesn't get
updated with the new name. To update the filename in the footer's field I
have to View > Header and Footer > select the footer > select the text n the
Filename field and right click and then Update Field. Isn't there a
way for this to happen automatically?

Thanks,
SteveK
 
Hi Steve,

try this:

You can update all fields in a document each time you print it.

Click Options on the Tools menu

Click the Print tab, and then select the Update fields check box.

does this help?

Ivan

www.ivanwalsh.com
 
Take a look at
http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/File_Name_And_Path.htm.

Hope this helps,
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I've added the Saveas macro listed on that page to my macros that always
load. I also made one that runs with Save. It works.

Thanks,
Steve
 
Switch to Print Preview and then back to Print Layout View.

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:I have placed a FileName field in the footer of a template file. When I
: start a document it gives it the name document1 (or document2) but when I
do
: a Save and give the file a name the Filename field in the footer doesn't
get
: updated with the new name. To update the filename in the footer's field I
: have to View > Header and Footer > select the footer > select the text n
the
: Filename field and right click and then Update Field. Isn't there a
: way for this to happen automatically?
:
: Thanks,
: SteveK
:
:
 
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