Make multiple copies of one template in a document.

[JoeA]

Version: 2004
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: intel

I want to make multiple copies of the same template in my document, without having to copy and paste 40 different times to 40 different pages. Is there a way of doing this? Please advise.

 

[CyberTaz]

Hi Joe -

You'll have to be a bit more detailed & descriptive of what it is you're
trying to do. Templates are a special type of file on which other files are
based, they aren't contained in or copied within a document file. For
example, most new files you create are based on a default template called
Normal or some other template that dictates the starting default font,
margins, page size, etc., as well as specific content.

Please provide a more exact explanation including which specific version of
2004 as well as what you're referring to as a "template".

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[Daiya Mitchell]

Depends. What type of template are you talking about? Describe the
document and content that you would be pasting 40 times.

Data Merge is the general way to create 40 personalized copies of the
same letter in a single doc.

 

[JoeA]

Bob,
I created a template. I am now using the template as a new document. In this document I need to create 40 identical pages of the original. Is there a way to do this without having to copy and paste 40 times. I am using Microsoft Word 2004 for Mac, version 11.5.0

 

[CyberTaz]

Hi Joe -

Sorry I wasn't more explicit - instead of "a bit more detailed" perhaps I
should have written " a LOT more detailed". I still have no idea what the
content of this "template" is nor why you would need to replicate it 40
times in the same document.

What was your intended objective in creating the template in the first
place? What is the content you're needing to duplicate? Please describe what
it is that you're trying to create. I'm sure there is a way to get it done,
but we can't begin to offer suggestions if we have no conception of what it
is you're trying to accomplish.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[JoeA]

Bob,
The template I created is being used as a daily log or journal. I need to duplicate the original page so I have one for each day. The template is set up with different text fields so I can enter new information on a new day. For example, one part of the template includes a table to be used as a time schedule for regular daily events. The template also has a custom header that I want to head each page of the journal. I am now using the template as a new document. In this document I need to create 40 identical pages of the original. Is there a way to do this without having to copy and paste 40 times. I am using Microsoft
Word 2004 for Mac, version 11.5.0. Please help!

Joe

 

[John McGhie]

Hi Joe:

Yes, there are a variety of ways you could do this.

However, Copy and Paste will be far, far quicker than any of them, if you
want only 40 pages...

1) Copy the first page and Paste

2) Copy pages 1 and 2 and Paste

3) Copy pages 1 to 4 and hit Command + v (Paste) nine times.

Job's done

Cheers

Bob,
The template I created is being used as a daily log or journal. I need to
duplicate the original page so I have one for each day. The template is set up
with different text fields so I can enter new information on a new day. For
example, one part of the template includes a table to be used as a time
schedule for regular daily events. The template also has a custom header that
I want to head each page of the journal. I am now using the template as a new
document. In this document I need to create 40 identical pages of the
original. Is there a way to do this without having to copy and paste 40 times.
I am using Microsoft
Word 2004 for Mac, version 11.5.0. Please help!

Joe

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[JoeA]

John,
Thank you, a simple explanation for a simple question. This was very helpful and worked out perfectly.

 

[John McGhie]

You are more than welcome.

Later, you can use a Bookmark around the first page, then a cross-reference
to it for page 2.

Then paste the cross-reference 40 times...

Then if you update the first page and then "Select all, F9" you have updated
all the other 39 pages without having to change anything.

Cheers

John,
Thank you, a simple explanation for a simple question. This was very helpful
and worked out perfectly.

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