Cannot Use Auto Numbering in WinWord Header or Footer

ID: Q82181

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

SUMMARY

Microsoft Word for Windows returns the message "Main Document Only" when you try to insert auto numbering into a header or footer.


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Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. From the File menu, choose New, and choose the OK button to open a new document based on NORMAL.DOT.


  2. From the View menu in version 2.0, choose Normal. In version 1.x, verify that Draft, Outline, and Page are NOT chosen.


  3. From the View menu in version 2.0, choose Header/Footer. From the Edit menu in version 1.x, choose Header/Footer. Select Header, and choose the OK button.


  4. Type This is a test in the header pane.


  5. From the Insert Menu, choose Field.


  6. From the Insert Field Type box, select Auto No.


  7. If field codes are not active, Word displays the message "Main Document Only."


Additional query words: 6.0 1.0 1.1 word6 winword winword2 1.10a 2.0

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:1.0,1.1,1.1a,2.0,2.0a,2.0a-CD,2.0b,2.0c,6.0,6.0a,6.0c
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: December 22, 1999
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