auto text fields in header

M

Mavis

Is it possible to have reference form fields in the
header? I want to use a reference field in the header to
automatically populate after the user completes certain
text form in the main body of my form. The ref function
works fine as long as it's in the main body but when I try
to insert it in the header I get a message that it can't
locate the source. This is in Word 2000. Thanks!
 
G

Graham Mayor

The problem is that the field in the header is not updating. If you run an
update macro on exit from the field, it will update the field. You will find
suitable code at http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm

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C

Charles Kenyon

If you use a ref field in your header it should work. The bookmark name of
each field is shown in the field's properties. Otherwise a styleref field in
the header this should work. You would need to format the field using a
character style.
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What you are talking about is what Word calls an "online form." Check this
in help. For more about online forms, follow the links at
http://addbalance.com/word/wordwebresources.htm#Forms or
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/FillinTheBlanks.htm especially Dian
Chapman's series of articles.

Hope this helps,
 
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