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Making a Template with Automation
I'm a newb to this forum but have used Word off and on for 30+ years. I'm sure my inexperience here will be obvious.
I'm trying to create a Word template file (.dotx). I have mocked up a format but don't see a means to attach it to this post. I've used templates that create calendars that can be chosen from within Word. (See: File > New > "Horizontal Calendar (Sund... " > Create > Panel (Select Calendar Dates) within Word for an example that is similar to what I want to do). The user simply provides a little information and the template generates a printable, saveable file. I want to do something similar. I need direction from someone with more experience than I have because I have no idea how the create the placeholders for variables nor how to set up entry.
Having created a template file that shows where month, year, day of week and day of month would appear to print a journal. The layout varies depending on whether the page is odd or even numbered because I plan to print the pages on fronts of backs of paper.
I have layout but need to learn how to do markup placeholders in the template file and - probably more difficult - how to setup a panel that appears when the template file is loaded.
If someone could tell me how to post my layout and .dotx files, I'll be glad to do so. I chose the dotx template because I'm not sure whether macros will be needed. Of course if they are I'll change the file.
I hope this makes at least a little bit of sense.
TIA
JK
4 Replies
What you are asking to do is not quite possible with a .dotx template. It would require a .dotm template with macros as described by Doug. This is not a bad thing but some locations do not allow use of macros.
To keep it .dotx, you could have a cover page that has Mapped Content Controls that are copied into other parts of the document. See:
JoseKOwl To upload an attachment, click on the "Open full text editor" link.
For what you are wanting to do, see the following pages of Greg Maxey's website :
Thanks for the information, Doug.
I don't have the link except when replying. What am I missing?
Here is what I see when I Edit my OP.
JoseKOwl Create a Reply and then click on the Link.
I am not sure of the situation when you edit your original question, however when you do create a new discussion, there is a facility to attach files to it. (Do not start a new discussion for this subject)
