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Old 04-05-2016, 09:17 AM
53bigdog 53bigdog is offline Windows 7 64bit Office 2013
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Default Creating a Report Template / User Form and/or Content Controls with repetitive data throughout

I am new to this forum so first off, if I am in the wrong topic, please redirect me.

Secondly, I am familiar with basic to intermediate Word but am by no means an expert. Most of what I've learned is by trial and error.

Heres what I am trying to do with Word 2013

My company creates Narrative Reports based on audits of various/multiple systems within a business.

Each report has a mixture of required company ("canned") verbiage and the report author's verbiage based on his/her's findings/suggestions.

I have previously created a docx template with:
-Rich Text Content Controls
-Combo Box Content Controls
-Drop-Down List Content Controls
-Date Picker Content Controls
and that has worked to-date.

However in an effort to streamline the report and eliminate duplicate manual entry for the User Inputed data, I am trying to get a master/slave relationship between the content control fields.

The Rich Text Content Controls are easy enough with simple Copy & Paste Special (from what I've read on forums and help articles).

However, the Combo Box and Drop-Down List Content Controls do not work with that same solution (or I am overlooking a critical step).

What I'm looking to have happen is:

When the user inputs/selects System#1's type from a drop down list @ the first entry point, -> that selection (System#1's type) is populated in all the other areas of the document where the System#1 type needs to be.

I hope I explained myself in an understandable way. If not please ask for clarification. Of course, we are a small company and I am looking to save $ by DIY.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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