WD: Some Fields Update While Other Fields Don't Update

• Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
• Microsoft Word for Windows 95, versions 7.0, 7.0a
• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
• Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
• Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.1a

SYMPTOMS

Word always updates some fields automatically when a document is printed or previewed, even if the Update Fields option is turned off.

The fields that update automatically are:

   AUTONUM
   AUTONUMLGL
   AUTONUMOUT
   BARCODE
   EQ

   DATE
   PAGE
   PAGEREF
   PRINTDATE (This field updates only when you print)
   REF to a bookmark or any cross-reference
   SECTIONPAGES
   STYLEREF (This field can be locked to prevent updating)
   SEQ

CAUSE

Certain fields are "Display" fields, which means they do not perform a calculation. These fields show a result even when you do not update them, and appear whether or not you print the document. These "Display" fields include AUTONUM, AUTONUMLGL, AUTONUMOUT, BARCODE, and EQ.

Certain other fields are related to pagination and printing and will only update when you print or preview your document. These fields include DATE, PAGE, PAGEREF, PRINTDATE, REF, and SECTIONPAGES.

MORE INFORMATION

There are other fields you may use in your document that are not updated when you print or preview your document unless the Update Fields option is selected on the Print tab.

To ensure all fields are updated when you print or preview your document, follow these steps:

1. On the Tools menu, click Options (or click Preferences in Word 98 Macintosh Edition).

2. Click the Print tab.

3. Click to select the Update Fields check box, and then click OK.