As I said, it could be automated with a macro. For example:
Code:
Sub Demo()
Application.ScreenUpdating = False
Dim Fld As Field
For Each Fld In ActiveDocument.Fields
If Fld.Type = wdFieldSequence Then Fld.Update
Next
Application.ScreenUpdating = True
End Sub
For PC macro installation & usage instructions, see:
http://www.gmayor.com/installing_macro.htm
For Mac macro installation & usage instructions, see:
http://wordmvp.com/Mac/InstallMacro.html