This is the fun thing about writing technical documentation on a blog – I can suggest that you get comfy and have a drink before attempting this next bit. But that’s not very convenient, is it?Ĭreating a Macro & Shortcut for Frequently Used Variables You can copy this variable, now, simply by highlighting it, then using CTRL+C to copy and CTRL+V to paste it. Click the name of the Field property (the custom property you added should appear in the list).Now, if you want to insert this new document property (variable) into your manuscript, put your cursor where you want to place it (1) and, from the Insert menu, click Quick Parts > Field (2): Using a Custom Document Property as a Variable NOTE: For most custom document properties, you can just leave the default Type: Text.
Value is where you enter the text that should appear in your manuscript when you insert this custom property, if you’re planning to use it as a variable.This is not where you put “Bob” or “Queen Petunia.” This might be Main Character, Villain, Hero’s Mom – whatever. You can see that Hero has already been added. How Do I Add My Own Custom Document Property?įrom the Custom tab in the Advanced Properties dialog, you can add, delete, or modify properties: To view, add, or change Advanced Properties, click Properties > Advanced Properties (highlighted below):
To view the document properties, click the File tab, then click Info.
#DOCUMENT PROPERTIES WORD 2010 UPDATE#
Being able to update everything at once can save a lot of searching and replacing. I use them, sometimes, as variables – for example, when writing a story where a name or character attribute (eye color, favorite food) might be mentioned many times, but is likely to change between first and final draft. If you’ve ever inserted automatic page numbers, you’ve used fields.Ĭustom document properties can be added and used to store additional information as needed. They are stored as “fields” that can be used within the document. In Microsoft Word, document properties are all those things that describe various attributes of your document – title, author name, how long you’ve spent editing it, and so on. I started to explain what a “custom document property” was, then realized Dani at BlogBookTours would probably just send me to my room again if I didn’t start with the basics.
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