Custom Version Number - Update On Button Push Only?

[Martin Hughes]

Hi guys,

I am looking for a way to set a version number for my document in the
header.

Up to now I have been using the revision number, but that updates every time
the doc is saved. I would like a way of updating a version number (perhaps a
custom field?) at the push of a button - and ONLY at the push of that button
(on a toolbar).

Is this possible? How would I go about it?

Many thanks,

Martin

 

[Robert M. Franz (RMF)]

Hi Martin

I am looking for a way to set a version number for my document in the
header.

Up to now I have been using the revision number, but that updates every time
the doc is saved. I would like a way of updating a version number (perhaps a
custom field?) at the push of a button - and ONLY at the push of that button
(on a toolbar).

Is this possible? How would I go about it?

Possible, yes, but only with VBA.

You would use a macro which increments a document property or document
variable. You can reference the property easily in the document.

If you need help with the code, best ask this in one of the .word.vba
forums/newsgroups (translate: I couldn't locate the needed objects in a
short time myself, but VBA is clearly out of my area of expertise ).

0.2cents
Robert