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Add Sharepoint Online Version number into Mac Word Document
Trying to put the Sharepoint Version number as a field/label into a Word Document but appears this may no longer be supported - at least not using previously documented approaches.
Versions are as follows:
Sharepoint Online 365 Version 16.0.0.12011
Mac Word Version 16.81 (on Mac OS Ventura 13.3)
Have tried following these instructions:
https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/office-365-tip-week-how-insert-dynamically-updated-version-numbers-word
which seem to be a solution used to work (with several other links providing the same method)
I have successfully followed the instructions to Enable Labels in “Information Management Policy Settings” in Sharepoint 16 and created the required label.
However, the DocProperty field is not available/recognised in the Word Document with field displaying as Error! Unknown document property name.
Is there something I'm missing or is this no longer possible to do ?
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- Adding the SharePoint version number to a Word document on Mac can be tricky due to updates in SharePoint Online and Word. You're using SharePoint Online 365 Version 16.0.0.12011 and Mac Word Version 16.81, and it seems the old method of using labels and DocProperty fields is hitting a snag, showing an "Error! Unknown document property name."
After setting up labels in SharePoint and not getting the expected results in Word, here are some steps to consider:
Make sure both SharePoint Online and Word for Mac are up to date. Compatibility often hinges on the latest versions. Double-check the label or property name in SharePoint matches exactly in Word. Even small differences can cause errors. Look into other ways to include the version number. Manually updating a custom document property in Word with the SharePoint version number ensures it gets included.
Reach out to Microsoft Support or explore the Microsoft Tech Community forums for insights on this issue. Search for scripts or Word add-ins that might help. The community or third-party tools often provide solutions for these kinds of problems. As SharePoint Online and Word evolve, methods that worked before might not work now or may need adjustments. Keeping up with the latest documentation and community advice can help find new solutions.
