how do I disable the auto-date feature for old files?

[Eric Kraft]

I need to print a bunch of old files. However, when I print them, they all
insert the date of the print, rather than the date of creation or the last
date printed/edited. Is there a way to disable the auto-update feature for a
batch print job without going into each document to insert the correct date
field?

 

[Charles Kenyon]

No, you are using a DATE or TIME field rather than a CREATEDATE field. This
field should be put in the original template if possible (instead of
inserting using the keyboard shortcut or header/footer toolbar button).

In each document in question, press Alt-F9 to display field codes. Then
change the field to a CREATEDATE field, press F9 and then Alt-F9.

See http://addbalance.com/word/datefields1.htm for information on the
different kinds of datefields and how to format them.

You could do a batch replace of this field. A starting point would be
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/MacrosVBA/BatchFR.htm. Whether it is worth your
time depends on how many documents are being done. If you do this, consider
posting your macro in this thread so others can use it in the future. (If
you want, I'll post it on my website.)

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