Two versions of a document from a single source?

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I'm looking to create a word document that can be used either as an
internally facing document or an external customer-facing document. The
former will include all content; the latter may have some content 'hidden'.
Is there any way of implementing this in Word? Preferably without using
Macros, but I could do that if there is no alternative.

TIA

 

[Robert M. Franz (RMF)]

Hi Tishy

I'm looking to create a word document that can be used either as an
internally facing document or an external customer-facing document. The
former will include all content; the latter may have some content 'hidden'.
Is there any way of implementing this in Word? Preferably without using
Macros, but I could do that if there is no alternative.

One way: Use the hidden text attribute (either as direct formatting or,
preferably, through styles) and print with/without hidden text (Tools |
Options | Print). You might end up with a small toggle macro which
changes this printing setting, or leave the setting alone (off) and
toggle the hidden text property of the style(s).

Of course, this is only advisable if you really *print* (to paper or,
say, PDF) before you send this off to the customer.

HTH
Robert