Embedding Dynamic Elements in a Word Document

[Kerry]

Is it possible to embed dynamic elements in a Word document? We have a set of documents our department uses regularly. However, due to regular organizational changes, the department name, logo, address, etc. change frequently. As a result, within weeks of updating these documents they are out of date again.



I'd like to create a set of templates that draws some fields from a database or other location. Data would include plain text and some graphics.

I've had a look at creating a mailmerge document but the document needs to open like a regular template. It seems that mailmerge documents are kind of clumsy.

Does anyone have ideas on how to do this?