Ctrl-F9 - Insert Field Code Manually in Microsoft Word

Q

How to insert a dynamic field code manually in Microsoft Word? I know how the field code works.

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A

If you want to insert a dynamic field code manually in Microsoft Word, you can follow these steps below:

1. Go to the location where you want to insert the dynamic field. For example, go to beginning of the document to insert {TOC} for table of content; or go to the footer to insert {PAGE} for page number.

2. Press Alt-F9 to view field code.

3. Press Ctrl-F9 to insert an empty field. You see { } showing up.

4. Enter the field code directly like {STYLEREF "Heading 2"}.

5. Right-click the field display value. And select "Update Field" from the popup menu.

6. Press Alt-F9 to view field value. You should see the text that uses the "Heading 2" style showing up.

Insert Dynamic Field Manually in Microsoft Word
Insert Dynamic Field Manually in Microsoft Word

 

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