Creating a macro for backing up

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matt101

Hello,

I am new to creating macros in word and am looking for advice to create
an automatic backup routine.

The document consists of a table with simple clinical data. When the
document is opened, I would like the user to have an option which will
clear most of the document (one column in the table should remain
untouched) and save this new 'template' as a new file under some class
of naming convention, for instance the current date. The user could
then enter data and save the document and repeat the process daily
without having to worry about manual backup procedures.

Is anyone able to provide assistance?

Thank you
 
The solution you want is called a template. Create a template that contains
only the data that remains constant, leaving the other columns empty. Users
create a new document daily based on your template and save using the naming
convention you specify.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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