Date Field in Header

[Bonnie]

I've used Word templates that have a date field in the Header and whenever I
save the template as a specific document (letter) an insert pops up to prompt
me to change the date. I want to do this in a new template I am creating but
I haven't a clue as to how to begin to do it.

If someone could provide me step-by-step instructions (I know only enough
about Word to be dangerous) I would appreciate it GREATLY. Thank you, in
advance, for any assistance you provide.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

It's probably a FILLIN field, but it would be much more efficient to use a
CREATEDATE field, which wouldn't require you to enter anything (and wouldn't
keep prompting repeatedly every time fields were updated by printing).

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

 

[Bonnie]

I don't even know how to get a date field into the Header! I know how to
create a fill-in field in the text of a document, but I can't get one in a
Header. I have letterhead stationary and need a date field (specifically
formatted) to be placed just below the letterhead (within the Header). The
letter is a template that will be used again and again with only certain text
fields being modified each time. Subsequently, I need a date field in the
Header that a user can type in the current date as (s)he uses the letter
template. Is there anyone who can guide me step-by-step through
accomplishing this task? Please.
--
Bonnie

It's probably a FILLIN field, but it would be much more efficient to use a
CREATEDATE field, which wouldn't require you to enter anything (and wouldn't
keep prompting repeatedly every time fields were updated by printing).

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

 

[Jay Freedman]

You do NOT need to make the user type the date, ever. Do this instead:

- Open the template for editing, by going through File > Open and selecting
the template.

- Click View > Header and Footer (or double-click in the header area) to
open the header pane.

- Put the cursor at the proper location below the letterhead.

- Click Insert > Field. In the list of field names, select CreateDate.
Choose the date format you want in the center column. Click OK.

- Save and close the template.

Every time a user clicks File > New and chooses this template, the new
document will appear with the date already in place and formatted. It will
be the date the document is created, NOT the date of the template.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

See http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/TblsFldsFms/DateFields.htm. You insert the
field using Insert | Field or manually (using Ctrl+F9). If you use a
CREATEDATE field, users don't have to type anything; the date will
automatically be the current date but will not update later.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

I don't even know how to get a date field into the Header! I know how to
create a fill-in field in the text of a document, but I can't get one in a
Header. I have letterhead stationary and need a date field (specifically
formatted) to be placed just below the letterhead (within the Header).
The
letter is a template that will be used again and again with only certain
text
fields being modified each time. Subsequently, I need a date field in the
Header that a user can type in the current date as (s)he uses the letter
template. Is there anyone who can guide me step-by-step through
accomplishing this task? Please.

 

[Bonnie]

Actually, I need to be able to change the date rather than have the current
date automatically populate. Sometimes it takes a day or two for the letter
to get through channels to those who need to sign it; I need to be able to
put a date of when the letter is 'expected' to be signed.

Can you please explain to me how I can do that?

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

You could use a PrintDate field if that's appropriate.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org