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Other issues of WordTips have focused on the Building Block feature of Word. Once you have defined your Building Block entries, you might need to edit them later. There is no special editing feature for Building Block entries in Word, however. The best way to edit a Building Block entry is to follow these general steps:
When you perform these steps, Word asks you if you want to redefine your existing Building Block entry. When you respond positively, Word replaces the old (incorrect) entry with the new (edited) entry.
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2020-06-02 20:12:45
Mel
Thank you. But once I've edited the building block, I just want the content control to sit on the page with none of the building blocks visible. How do I remove it with the content control only on the page?
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