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New Quick Parts or Document Properties or Content Controls or ???
Thanks for the reply, Stefan. I was using those, but I need more than come with Word. I found the following article from Greg Maxey on how to utilize XML (https://gregmaxey.com/word_tip_pages/contentcontrol_enhancements_word_2013.html) and the following video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtFhIqK0gec) to be the solution I was looking for.
A simple way to repeat data in a Word document is to make use of the built-in document properties, available via Insert tab > Text group > Quick Parts > Document Property.
These are so-called mapped controls which means that if you insert the "Author" control in (say) two places, you can edit the content at one location and the other location will immediately reflect the modifications.
For even more on methods to repeat data, see https://gregmaxey.com/word_tip_pages/repeating_data.html.
Thanks for the reply, Stefan. I was using those, but I need more than come with Word. I found the following article from Greg Maxey on how to utilize XML (https://gregmaxey.com/word_tip_pages/contentcontrol_enhancements_word_2013.html) and the following video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtFhIqK0gec) to be the solution I was looking for.
As you have found, you can create your own mapped content controls by following Greg Maxey's instructions. However, personally I find it easier to settle for the built-in ones. 🙂