Inserting the Edit Time

Summary: One of the things that Word keeps track of is how long, in minutes, you've been editing your current document. This information can be inserted into the document using the EditTime field. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, Word 2003, and Word 2007.)

Word keeps track of how long you work with a file. You can see this information on the Statistics tab of the Properties dialog box, which is visible when you chose Properties from the File menu. (In Word 6 you choose the Summary Info option from the File command, and then click on the Statistics button.) As far as Word is concerned, the cumulative time you have the file open is considered the editing time for the document. You can insert this time, in minutes, in your document by using the following steps:

Position the insertion point where you want the editing time inserted.
Choose Field from the Insert menu. (If you are using Word 2007, click the Insert tab and then choose Quick Parts | Fields from the Text group of the ribbon.) You will see the Field dialog box. (Click here to see a related figure.)
Choose Date and Time from the Categories list.
Select EditTime from the list of available fields.
Click on OK.

Tip #1242 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 | 2007

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