filename not updated

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¿Is there a way to update automatically a field FILENAME
after saving the document?
In contrast, a field SAVEDATE is updated automatically.
I have Word 2002 and Windows XP. ¿May it be a problem with
the version?
Thanks a lot (from Barcelona).
 
In general, fields do not update automatically. They
require manual updates, which can be performed by
selecting the entire document (press CTRL+A) and then
pressing F9. You can, however, have fields update on
print. Make sure that "Update fields" is selected on the
Print tab of Tools>Options.

There are exceptions to the general rule about field
updates. For example, fields in headers and footers often
update automatically. This is true for the FILENAME field!
Also, choosing File>Print Preview triggers update of many
fields.

Stefan Blom
 
See "The FILENAME field does not automatically update when you open a
document in Word 2002 or Word 2003" at
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=832897

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

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¿Is there a way to update automatically a field FILENAME
after saving the document?
In contrast, a field SAVEDATE is updated automatically.
I have Word 2002 and Windows XP. ¿May it be a problem with
the version?
Thanks a lot (from Barcelona).
 
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