Word includes the capacity to add cross-references to page numbers in your document. For instance, you can insert a field that will automatically refer to a bookmark on another page. If the page number containing the bookmark changes, the page number cross-reference changes as well. To insert a page number cross-reference, follow these steps:
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2015-06-03 11:02:30
Eric Klien
You can learn how to update the page number references at http://www.officearticles.com/word/updating_fields_in_microsoft_word.htm
Here's the solution:
Ctrl+A, then F9.
2015-05-21 16:12:37
Mary Ellen
I'm having the same issue as Michelle. I can add the page number references but they don't update. Any suggestions?
2015-02-04 15:35:32
Michelle
This worked great, except that the page numbers are NOT automatically updating if the bookmarked pages change. Please help!
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