Update field codes in text boxes

[Guest]

Hello everyone,

I just discovered using "Cross-reference" for linking text to figures, and
it's changed my life. (Well, at least my Senior Design report.)

However, I noticed that all the captions I've placed in text boxes (when the
figure has "Tight" text wrapping) do not update even when I use Ctrl+a and
hit F9. Is there any way to make sure they update as well?

Thanks,
Matthew Pfluger

 

[Jay Freedman]

Hello everyone,

I just discovered using "Cross-reference" for linking text to figures, and
it's changed my life. (Well, at least my Senior Design report.)

However, I noticed that all the captions I've placed in text boxes (when the
figure has "Tight" text wrapping) do not update even when I use Ctrl+a and
hit F9. Is there any way to make sure they update as well?

Thanks,
Matthew Pfluger

In Tools > Options > Print, make sure "Update fields" is checked. Then
to update fields throughout the document, go to Print Preview and back
again.

To make this a bit more convenient, add this macro to your template
and assign a toolbar button or keyboard shortcut to it (see
http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm,
http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/AsgnCmdOrMacroToToolbar.htm,
and
http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/AsgnCmdOrMacroToHotkey.htm
if needed):


Sub UpdateAllFields()
Application.ScreenUpdating = False
With ActiveDocument.ActiveWindow
.View = wdPrintPreview
.View = wdPrintView
End With
Application.ScreenUpdating = True
End Sub

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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[Guest]

Mr. Freedman,

Thanks for your prompt and helpful reply. The method and macro work great,
and I appreciate your help. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Matthew Pfluger