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Eric Missman · Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 10 Location: MSB

In Word 2003, I know there was an easy way of inserting a footer and then choosing file/path as an item to display in the footer.

I was able to find how to add this in Word 2007, by inserting a footer then going to Quick Parts >Field, selecting FileName, and then checking the "Add path to filename" box.

Question: Is there a way to get this setting to save for all newly-created documents? Or, can you somehow add filename/path to the "Document Property" list so it can be quickly selected from Quick Parts without all the extra keystrokes any time you want to add it to a document? Thanks!

HVanderwielen · Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 4

I very much agree with this. This is a field we use a LOT.

The only way I can find to shorten this process is to save your own custom footer/header. Here's a good link I found:

http://www.uwstout.edu/training/office07/tipsntricks/word1.html

Matt McDowell · Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 2

I belive this will work as a quick tip. Select Insert>Choose Links>Select Hyperlink>Browse to the path the doc is located>select OK. You can leave the Hyperlink or remove it in your footer.