Copy Table with Fields

[E.Q.]

I need to know how to copy a table to create a new table with the proper
fields and numbers.
We have a word file with a table being used for job safety analysis. One
cell in the table is Page: Page x of y with the understanding that we'd
change the numbers as appropriate.
I know enough about Word to turn those into fields and I'd like to set up a
template of sorts for my coworkers to be able to create their own files with
fields as well.
The problem I have is that I don't know how to copy a table without having
to reset the fields. (For example, when I copy a table from page 2 to page 3
the cell still reads "Page 2 of 2" until I get into "Edit Field..." dialoge
box.)
Also, the new table numbering needs to be reset back to start at 1 each
time. This numbering is in the left-most column.

 

[Stefan Blom]

To update the fields in the selection, press F9. (To select all text in a
document, you can press Ctrl+A.)

Note that normally page number fields would go into the header or footer, in
which case they will update automatically on repagination.

 

[E.Q.]

Thanks,
I've tried the updates but the fields in the table act weird with the
calculations. I'm not getting the number of pages to update so I end up with
the table showing things such as "Page 3 of 2".
For now I'm sticking the page info in the footer. The bosses have said to
put a rush on the project. I figure it will be quicker to have the fields
keep track of pagination rather than have to hand enter.

 

[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

If you press Alt+F9 to toggle on the display of field codes, what do you see
in the location where the Page 3 of 2 appears?

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Hope this helps.

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