Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated July 9, 2024)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
It is often handy to insert the location of a document into your document itself. For instance, you may want the footer of your document to include an indication of a document's file name, along with the full path for the file. You can do this easily by following these steps if you are using Word 2002 or a later version:
Figure 1. The Field dialog box.
Figure 2. The Field Specific Switches tab of the Field Options dialog box.
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2020-06-01 16:25:23
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Re: Inserting a Document's Location. I use this for every document I create.
I'm curious, why go through steps 7 through 13, when it can be done in two steps?
After Step 6, when FileName is selected, a selection box "Field Options" appears on the right of the screen which allows you to Add path to filename. Just check the box and select OK.
Steps 7 through 13 in the example appear unnecessary unless I am missing something?
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