Link field inside header and footers

[MagicJS]

I'm trying to use a common file for date and subject in the footer of
multiple document. The link field is inserted into the footer, works fine
with updates. Save open again and it becomes a corrupt object, not linked or
updated from the common file.

Anyone know how to fix this or suggest a different method to accomplish
this. Tried includetext field as well, but it won't update automatically.

Also having trouble using relative ref for linked file location. Thanks.

 

[macropod]

Hi MagicJS,

To see how to implement relative paths in Word, check out the solution I've posted at:
http://www.wopr.com/index.php?showtopic=670027&st=0&p=670027&#entry670027
I'm not sure that will address the whole issue, though. Have you checked the 'Update automatic links at open' option under
Tools|Options|General?

Also, if you're inserting a link to another Word document, I suspect you'll find that Word is actually creating an INCLUDETEXT field
for you.

 

[Stefan Blom]

In addition to macropod's suggestions, note that you can use a macro to
update all the fields in a document; see
http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm.