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Create paragraph-length options in a Word 2007 template

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Hi. I'm working on a template for purchase orders that will need one of two return addresses, depending on which office it is sent from. I'd like to know if there is any way of manipulating content controls to allow for multiple lines or of linking selections between multiple drop-downs. I'd prefer an option that is macro-free but would appreciate any solution that gets the job done. Thanks in advance.Friday, December 26, 2014 5:52 PM
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This can help on linking. Repeating Data (Populating Multiple Like Fields)
Personally, I would be tempted to use an AutoTextList field.
Charles Kenyon Madison, WI
- Marked as answer by Kaniweb Wednesday, December 31, 2014 5:47 PM
Monday, December 29, 2014 9:02 PM
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Hi,
According to your description, I assume your scenario:
- You want to create a purchase orders template with Word 2007.
- Your colleagues could use it from different Office.
- If your colleagues type the detailed info and resend to you, the Word document will automatically fill all the addresses info.
Summary: You want to use content control or linked dropdown list to automatically fill related info based on the text of one content control.
If so, your required need some macro via VBA code. If you have further question about writing code. I recommend you post to MSDN forum.
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?forum=exceldev&filter=alltypes&sort=lastpostdesc
If not, please explain your required more clarity.
Regards,
George Zhao
TechNet Community Support
It's recommended to download and install Configuration Analyzer Tool (OffCAT), which is developed by Microsoft Support teams. Once the tool is installed, you can run it at any time to scan for hundreds of known issues in Office programs.Monday, December 29, 2014 6:00 AM -
This can help on linking. Repeating Data (Populating Multiple Like Fields)
Personally, I would be tempted to use an AutoTextList field.
Charles Kenyon Madison, WI
- Marked as answer by Kaniweb Wednesday, December 31, 2014 5:47 PM
Monday, December 29, 2014 9:02 PM -
After playing with it, it looks like the autotextlist is exactly what I need. Thanks a lot for your help!Wednesday, December 31, 2014 5:48 PM
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You are welcome.
How to Add Pop-Up Lists to Any Word Document So You Can Click Your Way Through Changes in Seconds (or how to use the AutoTextList field) by Bill Coan, MVP
Charles Kenyon Madison, WI
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 9:26 PM