Updating all fields in the body of a Word document Update field appears in the drop-down menu when you right-click a field: Depending on the type of field, another dialog box may appear where you can select other options (this occurs for example, with a tables of contents).
You can update a single field manually in two ways:
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Recommended article: How to Insert Built-in and Custom Fields in Microsoft Word Updating a single field Other fields can be inserted using the Field dialog box or can be entered using keyboard shortcuts. Some fields are created when you use Word's built-in features (such as inserting a table of contents, a cross-reference, a bookmark or a page number). You can insert fields in several ways in Word. Many fields are set by default to update when you open a document but you can also set an option in Microsoft Word to update fields when you preview your file. Some fields, such as page numbers, will automatically update when you preview your document.
For fields you update manually, you can update just one field or update all the fields in your Word document at once. If you have inserted fields in your Microsoft Word document, you can choose to update them manually or have them update automatically. Update Fields in Your Microsoft Word Documents Manually or Automaticallyīy Avantix Learning Team | Updated April 6, 2021Īpplies to: Microsoft ® Word ® 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 or 365 (Windows)