Header and Footer macros

[Ice Chick]

I have tried to create a header macro and a footer macro but when I click the
header macro it appears in both the header and the footer. Does anyone know
how to create macros for a header and a footer without them overriding each
other? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[Jezebel]

You'll need to explain this more clearly. What is your 'header and footer
macro' supposed to do?

 

[icicleprincess]

I want to be able to create two macros (one for the header and one for the
footer) to be able to insert the header and footer into letter templates
and/or documents. It is in case the header and footer details ever change
and instead of amending every template we have we just need to amend or
create new macros. It is for the purpose of inserting the businesses logo,
address details etc. Can you help?

 

[Jezebel]

This is not a sensible way to go. Do you come from a WP background, perhaps?

Changing headers and footers in the template is easier than re-writing
macros every time your details change. If the details really change often,
you can put the changeable details into document properties then use
DocProperty fields in the headers and footers.

If you do want to use a macro to create your headers and footers on the fly,
you need only one macro to update all the headers and footers in the
document.

 

[Charles Kenyon]

This (macros) is not a good way to go. Use templates. If you have multiple
templates that would require the same change, you have a number of options.
Here are two:

1) Use AutoText to hold your information and AutoText fields to display it
in your templates. You can use macros to freeze this in documents if needed.
See http://addbalance.com/word/movetotemplate.htm for step-by-step
instructions on moving / sharing / copying / backing-up customizations
including AutoText, AutoCorrect, keyboard assignments, toolbars, macros,
etc.

2) I keep my letterhead in a primary letterhead template. The various
elements are marked. Derivative templates update from the primary when
creating a new document. This is more complex but I like it.

If you are from a WP background, let me know and I'll provide you with a
number of helpful links.