INCLUDETEXT file will not pop automatically

[P Worker]

A signature is required for letters we create. We are using Word 2003. We
get the signatures from individual Word files containg a signature within a
bookmark called 'signature'. We use this code: {INCLUDETEXT
"I:\\Private\\EDGE7Support\\Signatures\\SMITHG1.DOC" signature}. When the
Word document is opened, instead of displaying a signature, this message is
displayed: Error! Not a valid filename. I right click on the Error, click
'Update Field' and the signature pops nicely. I'd like to have this
signature pop automatically when the Word file is opened. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[Charles Kenyon]

Use AutoText (and an AutoText field) for this instead unless you have some
reason for having bunches of different files. You can have an AutoText
container that is user-specific by putting it in the users Word startup
folder.

See http://addbalance.com/word/movetotemplate.htm for step-by-step
instructions on moving / sharing / copying / backing-up customizations
including AutoText, AutoCorrect, keyboard assignments, toolbars, macros,
etc.

 

[P Worker]

A little history...we have a fluid environment. We generate hundreds of
letters daily from a number of Word templates. Letters are created by
account managers(AM) and are reviewed, printed and mailed by letter
administrators(LA). When an LA reviews a letter, the signature popped
automatically with no user interaction using the INCLUDETEXT feature. The
signature doesn’t pop any more and I don’t know why. Perhaps an XP SP
upgrade? Any thoughts? LA’s complain now about the need to click on Error
of the error msg and right click on Update Field. I would be crucified if I
suggested that they need to physically enter unique text for the signature to
pop for a specific AM.

 

[Charles Kenyon]

The same thing can be done using AutoText in a global template (or in
user-specific global templates).
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