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auto-updating date field in word template, that stops updating after save

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Mar 15, 20264634 views
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I want to add a date field to letter template in Word 2003 (windows version). However, I want to update it only when the template is opened - I don't want to auto-update it in the resulting file, when it is opened, let's say, month later. Is that possible?

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Fix for: auto-updating date field in word template, that stops updating after save

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I believe the field does what you are asking, as long as you are using a proper template file and not a standard that is opened and re-saved. Note that you will have to manually update the field (eg, select it and press F9 or use the right-click men…

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