Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated March 29, 2022)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
If you are creating standard templates for your company, you may want to go one step further and make sure the cursor (insertion point) is positioned at a particular location whenever a new document is created that is based on the template. This can come in handy, as it ensures that the insertion point is at the proper place to begin typing in the new document.
This is a relatively easy process to do. Follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Bookmark dialog box.
Figure 2. The Go To tab of the Find and Replace dialog box.
That's it! The next time you create a document based on the template, the AutoRun macro will automatically execute, and you will jump to the designated spot.
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2024-01-24 11:43:01
Jim Epler
Microsoft Word for Mac (Microsoft 360) doesn't permit macros to be saved in document templates, unfortunately. Otherwise, cool tip!
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