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- 26 Apr 2004 20:22 GMT

I have entered text form field in a Word form (template
file). On properties I made the type current date, but
everytime you print or print preview the doc, the date
updates to the current date. I would like the date to
only update to the current upon creation of a doc file
from the template.

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Charles Kenyon - 26 Apr 2004 22:17 GMT

Then, instead of a form field, use a regular CreateDate field in your
template. It will update upon creation. See <URL:
http://addbalance.com/word/datefields1.htm> for information on the different
kinds of datefields and how to format them.

For more about online forms, follow the links at
http://addbalance.com/word/wordwebresources.htm#Forms or
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/FillinTheBlanks.htm especially Dian
Chapman's series of articles.

Hope this helps,

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> I have entered text form field in a Word form (template
> file). On properties I made the type current date, but
> everytime you print or print preview the doc, the date
> updates to the current date. I would like the date to
> only update to the current upon creation of a doc file
> from the template.

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