Comments on: Word 2007: How to Assign a Keyboard Shortcut to Insert File Name & Path http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/index.php/97/how-to-assign-a-keyboard-shortcut-to-a-building-block-in-word-2007.html Short computer lessons for new and everyday users. They shouldn't take much longer than your coffee break. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:53:48 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Donna Gerringer http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/index.php/97/how-to-assign-a-keyboard-shortcut-to-a-building-block-in-word-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-1318 Donna Gerringer Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:27:40 +0000 http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/?p=97#comment-1318 Because of these shortcuts, I am beginning to change my opinion of Word 2007. Not only do I like the shortcut to the footer, I appreciate the links to other information at the end of the article, for then I moved on to 'Create and use document building blocks in Word 2007' where I (now) quickly and easily created a Quick Part. I now LOVE this feature! Thanks for a user-friendly site! Because of these shortcuts, I am beginning to change my opinion of Word 2007. Not only do I like the shortcut to the footer, I appreciate the links to other information at the end of the article, for then I moved on to ‘Create and use document building blocks in Word 2007′ where I (now) quickly and easily created a Quick Part. I now LOVE this feature!
Thanks for a user-friendly site!

]]> By: Joel Marin -- Seattle Yet, Hopeful http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/index.php/97/how-to-assign-a-keyboard-shortcut-to-a-building-block-in-word-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-1174 Joel Marin -- Seattle Yet, Hopeful Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:33:50 +0000 http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/?p=97#comment-1174 You're the BEST! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I decided I should show the filename on each page of a report consisting 75 different files... Alright, I'll just assign a shortcut key to the filename function,turn-up the music, and zone out for a bit; No, of the -HUNDREDS- of Customizable commands in Keyboard Shortcuts, insertfilename is not one of them. Fine, what else is new; Microsoft Help Online is sure to have the simple steps needed to get me on my way - right? So, a Cruise ship passes a small desert island... everyone watches as a ratty looking bearded man runs out on the beach and starts shouting and waving his hands; "Who's THAT?" asks one of the passengers... "I have no idea," replies the Captain, "But every year we sail past and he goes nuts." It sucks when the way out is right there - so close, so simple... You’re the BEST!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

I decided I should show the filename on each page of a report consisting 75 different files…

Alright, I’ll just assign a shortcut key to the filename function,turn-up the music, and zone out for a bit;

No, of the -HUNDREDS- of Customizable commands in Keyboard Shortcuts, insertfilename is not one of them.

Fine, what else is new; Microsoft Help Online is sure to have the simple steps needed to get me on my way – right?

So, a Cruise ship passes a small desert island… everyone watches as a ratty looking bearded man runs out on the beach and starts shouting and waving his hands; “Who’s THAT?” asks one of the passengers…

“I have no idea,” replies the Captain,
“But every year we sail past and he goes nuts.”

It sucks when the way out is right there –
so close, so simple…

]]> By: Connie http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/index.php/97/how-to-assign-a-keyboard-shortcut-to-a-building-block-in-word-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-1046 Connie Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:15:15 +0000 http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/?p=97#comment-1046 I have filepath set up and know how to update when saving a document under a new name. What I want to know is if there is a way to make it automatic like it does in WP? I have filepath set up and know how to update when saving a document under a new name. What I want to know is if there is a way to make it automatic like it does in WP?

]]> By: Simon Quail http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/index.php/97/how-to-assign-a-keyboard-shortcut-to-a-building-block-in-word-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-1037 Simon Quail Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:40:46 +0000 http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/?p=97#comment-1037 Now found a spare mo after 6 months to waste trying the offical Word 2007 steps as described. Its AWFUL!! I agree with Mr Charming. It WAS easier in Word 2003. How can we get MS to bring that autotext back? Now found a spare mo after 6 months to waste trying the offical Word 2007 steps as described. Its AWFUL!! I agree with Mr Charming. It WAS easier in Word 2003. How can we get MS to bring that autotext back?

]]> By: Loren http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/index.php/97/how-to-assign-a-keyboard-shortcut-to-a-building-block-in-word-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-937 Loren Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:49:45 +0000 http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/?p=97#comment-937 Hi Tracey - you're saying that the filename that prints in the document is not the same name as document you have open? I haven't seen that happen before, except when the filename field hasn't updated. The first thing I would try is updating the filename field (select it, push F9) and see if it displays the correct filename. If not, I would try renaming the file (close it, right-click on file icon, choose Rename) then updating the field again to verify it's working. Hope that helps, good luck! Hi Tracey – you’re saying that the filename that prints in the document is not the same name as document you have open? I haven’t seen that happen before, except when the filename field hasn’t updated. The first thing I would try is updating the filename field (select it, push F9) and see if it displays the correct filename. If not, I would try renaming the file (close it, right-click on file icon, choose Rename) then updating the field again to verify it’s working.
Hope that helps, good luck!

]]> By: Tracey Graham http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/index.php/97/how-to-assign-a-keyboard-shortcut-to-a-building-block-in-word-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-936 Tracey Graham Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:41:48 +0000 http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/?p=97#comment-936 How do I get the correct path name to print in my document? When going through the steps in Quickpart, the file name of the document prints correctly, but the file name is incorrect. How do I get the correct path name to print in my document? When going through the steps in Quickpart, the file name of the document prints correctly, but the file name is incorrect.

]]> By: Lorie Whitney http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/index.php/97/how-to-assign-a-keyboard-shortcut-to-a-building-block-in-word-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-897 Lorie Whitney Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:33:50 +0000 http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/?p=97#comment-897 Great site and information. Inserting the file name and path information is wonderful, thank you. Great site and information. Inserting the file name and path information is wonderful, thank you.

]]> By: Judy Hurst http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/index.php/97/how-to-assign-a-keyboard-shortcut-to-a-building-block-in-word-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-882 Judy Hurst Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:21:18 +0000 http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/?p=97#comment-882 How do you assign a keyboard shortcut key to insert a file name and path? Or, how can I insert the file name and path that is NOT in the header or footer How do you assign a keyboard shortcut key to insert a file name and path? Or, how can I insert the file name and path that is NOT in the header or footer

]]> By: Loren http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/index.php/97/how-to-assign-a-keyboard-shortcut-to-a-building-block-in-word-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-704 Loren Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:02:22 +0000 http://tortoiseshell.net/coffeebreak/blog/?p=97#comment-704 Hi Ming, as far as I know, in most e-mail programs you would have to use the the Insert, Link or Hyperlink menu options in order to insert an active link. There would be choices for web pages, local files, etc. If you want to link to a local file, you could paste the file name and path from a Word doc. If you used to be able to create the link just by pasting; were you using a different e-mail program, or a different a version or settings? Hope that helps you. Good luck and thanks for asking! Hi Ming, as far as I know, in most e-mail programs you would have to use the the Insert, Link or Hyperlink menu options in order to insert an active link. There would be choices for web pages, local files, etc. If you want to link to a local file, you could paste the file name and path from a Word doc.
If you used to be able to create the link just by pasting; were you using a different e-mail program, or a different a version or settings?
Hope that helps you. Good luck and thanks for asking!

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