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Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated July 9, 2024)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and Word in Microsoft 365
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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