So I have attatched a file with examples that I have copied from another document.

They looke like ordinary format controls from the developer tab but they are somehow linked together, but how on earth is this done?

In the example document, the text control (1) is linked to no. (2), and text control (3) is linked to no. (4). If copied the linking is still there and you can enter text in either of them to have it repeated.

HOW?? I thought I was good at Word but I'm beaten

Attached Files

Linked controls.docx (37.3 KB, 9 views)

Martina

In the example you posted, the first two CCs are linked to the Subject property. You can go to your Document Properties and change the value of the Subject field to verify this. The easiest way to add a CC linked to built-in document property is to go to Insert > Quick Parts > Document Property and pick one.

Linking a CC to a built-in property allows you to copy and paste the CC across documents and each time the CC will display the value of that property in the document where you paste it. The drawback of linking to built-in properties is there is a limit to how many properties you can link to.

You can also link to custom XML but that gets more complicated and I would suggest you use a third-party tool for doing that such as Content Control Tools

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Andrew Lockton
Chrysalis Design, Melbourne Australia

A simple way to use mapped controls is to use Insert Content Control Add-In

Insert a content control and set the mapping option. Copy and paste that control anywhere you want the content duplicated.

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