How do I update cross references without them disappearing?

[Guest]

Please help!
I am using cross references to reference figures and tables in the text. I
use "insert/cross reference/figure" to enter a figure label and number in the
text.
However, when I update the references using F9 or select all/F9, lots of
them disappear instead of updating.

Does anyone know how I can stop this?
thanks

 

[Cindy M -WordMVP-]

Hi =?Utf-8?B?amVuX3dyaXRlcg==?=,

I am using cross references to reference figures and tables in the text. I
use "insert/cross reference/figure" to enter a figure label and number in the
text.
However, when I update the references using F9 or select all/F9, lots of
them disappear instead of updating.

Does anyone know how I can stop this?

Cross-references always refer to bookmarks; if you're referencing something
other than a bookmark, Word generates a bookmark around the text the cross-ref
is picking up.

any chance that the bookmarks on your system are being changed? Alt+F9 to see
the field codes. Look for a cross-reference you know should be there, but has
disappeared: you should see a { REF } field. In the field will be a number, like
_Ref90098098098508. Note that number, then go to Insert/Bookmark and find it in
the list. (Note: you may have to activate/deactivate/activate the "Hidden
bookmarks" checkbox until these show in the list.)

Once you've located the bookmark in the list and selected it, click the "Go to"
button. The document should jump to the location where the bookmark is. Does
this select anything, or are you left with a blinking cursor?

Cindy Meister
INTER-Solutions, Switzerland
http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Jun 17 2005)
http://www.word.mvps.org

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[Guest]

Great! thank you so much!!

Hi =?Utf-8?B?amVuX3dyaXRlcg==?=,

Cross-references always refer to bookmarks; if you're referencing something
other than a bookmark, Word generates a bookmark around the text the cross-ref
is picking up.

any chance that the bookmarks on your system are being changed? Alt+F9 to see
the field codes. Look for a cross-reference you know should be there, but has
disappeared: you should see a { REF } field. In the field will be a number, like
_Ref90098098098508. Note that number, then go to Insert/Bookmark and find it in
the list. (Note: you may have to activate/deactivate/activate the "Hidden
bookmarks" checkbox until these show in the list.)

Once you've located the bookmark in the list and selected it, click the "Go to"
button. The document should jump to the location where the bookmark is. Does
this select anything, or are you left with a blinking cursor?

Cindy Meister
INTER-Solutions, Switzerland
http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Jun 17 2005)


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