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Every Word document has a template attached to it. This template defines things such as available macros and styles, among other things. If you do not explicitly attach a template, then Word uses the Normal template. The name of the template file attached to your document can be inserted into your document and updated automatically. To do this, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Field dialog box.
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2015-08-18 15:18:18
P Ready
About your statement "The name of the template file attached to your document can be inserted into your document and updated automatically" I have two questions.
Where would you insert the template file name and to what purpose?
I update my documents in the Templates and Add-ins pane. Everything I have ever read about templates has warned about the dangers of automatically updating document styles. What am I missing?
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