• Updating fields on Forms (2000 SP3)

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    I’m just starting to play with Word forms. At one point, the user enters a name in a field (labeled “ASF_Name”). The form requires the ASF_Name value to be in another location, also. How do I get the second location (ASF_NameSub) to update so the user won’t need to enter it twice? (and so that ASF_NameSub is updated after it’s entered the first time?)

    I tried to use some VBA in the ASF_Name Exit event. I do lots of Excel VBA, but I just can’t figure out the way to get the ASF_Name field’s value into the ASF_NAMESub location.

    Errol

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    • #704908

      If you are using form fields from the Forms toolbar, each form field has an associated bookmark. With the document unlocked, double click the form field to view/modify the name of this bookmark. Also check the Calculate on Exit box. The click OK. At the other location, insert a REF field that refers to the name of the bookmark. You can do this from Insert | Field…, or Insert | Reference | Cross Reference…, or by typing Ctrl+F9 to insert Field braces { }, then type the name of the bookmark between them. Right click the field to toggle field codes off.

      If this is off the mark, please explain what you are using.

      • #704910

        Hans,
        Right on target. Thanks!
        cheers thankyou cheers

        I knew it was only a matter of RTFM rtfm , (which I don’t have for Word).

        Errol

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