Hello, I am using a Word form to fill in information collected on the first page into following pages. I have used the OLE objects to do that (copy form component, insert as a link), however the OLE links refer to the original document while I would like it to refer to the currently opened document (which would allow me to use several forms at once). Is it possible to do that? I know there are more ways to skin the cat (scripting, XML component) but cope-special paste is probably the only option I have now.

Fields or content controls are usually easier if you want to reuse information. See http://gregmaxey.com/word_tip_pages/repeating_data.html.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP

Microsoft 365 apps for business
Windows 11 Professional

Hello, I am using content control text fields (I hope that is the propper term, I am using a different language variation). My issue is that OLE links are absolute - linking to the original document, while I need them to link to the actual document.

Sorry, I don't understand why you need OLE links. Could you elaborate on that?

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP

Microsoft 365 apps for business
Windows 11 Professional

Sure! The first page is used to collect the data (identification of subjects, dates...). Rest of the pages are documents that are using these data. So I put the name in a text area in the first page and it is automatically filled-in on the rest of the pages. Each data is used multiple times.

I am sorry for my English

How are you creating these OLE links? I tested using Paste Special and noticed no difficulties with content from within the file.

However, as I already said, I think you will find http://gregmaxey.com/word_tip_pages/repeating_data.html more useful...

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP

Microsoft 365 apps for business
Windows 11 Professional

That was one of the first webpages I have checked I wish I could just paste a screenshot, but it's all in Czech. So, the automatic filling works just fine. My problem is that the source for each OLE is absolute - linked to the original document. I am using the original document as a template - I fill it in and then save it as a different file. However all the OLE links in the new document are still pointing to the original document - which means they will not update based on changes in the new document, but only when the original document is changed.

I would need the OLE links to be relative - always pointing to the document that is being used right now (that is the new one, not the original one) - then I will be able to update form fields (content controls) at wish in every new copy I will create.

Is it a bit clearer?

OK, I see what you mean, but I'm afraid I don't have a useful suggestion... :-(

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP

Microsoft 365 apps for business
Windows 11 Professional

That's ok, thanks for you time and energy!