Fields in word

[Kate]

I have document templates which contain field codes, eg
date. Suddenly (and coincidentally after running word
updates?) when I open the document the field format
appears instead of the text, eg {DATE\@"MMMMdYYYY"}
instead of the current date. Although I can toggle to
show the date, when I print, the surrounding text is
affected, eg extra para returns put in, rows repeated etc.
I have tried creating new templates but the problem is
still there.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Alt+F9 to toggle field codes.

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[Rick]

You need to check two settings: Tools | Options | View --> Field codes and
Tools | Options | Print | Include with document --> Field codes. Normally,
most people work with both of these settings turned off (unchecked).

 

[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

Hi Kate,

If you turn off the display of field codes under Tools>Options>View, do you
still get the problem? If so, what version of Word and what update are you
referring to?

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benefit of others who may be interested. Unsolicited questions forwarded
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Hope this helps
Doug Robbins - Word MVP

 

[Kate]

The Tools/View/Field codes tip worked. Thanks very much