word document - how to create custom section headers?

Anonymous
2017-08-17T16:37:36+00:00

I have a Word 2016 document with 6 sections in it. Each section contains 3 tables. It's possible for the tables to span more than one page. When they do, I'd like to repeat the section header at the top of the second page, with " (continued)" tacked onto the end of the header. I looked at "fields" for this, but I don't see that level of customization. Can anyone suggest what Word features I should use to create this effect?

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Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2017-08-21T23:43:35+00:00

Try using a STYLEREF field.

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  1. Stefan Blom 353.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2017-09-06T13:40:48+00:00

    There is something strange about that file. Or perhaps content controls are not fully supported in headers and footers.

    I have asked some fellow MVPs to have a look at your example file.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-09-01T15:11:52+00:00

    Note that you can't link the content of a first page header (or footer) to the content of an even page header (or footer). The "linkage" is between sections, and only for the same type of header (or footer). For example, the even page header in section 3 may be linked to the even page header in section 2.

    A consequence of that is that, for different types of headers in the same section, you will have to insert your STYLEREF field multiple times (once for each header the section contains).

    Can you share an example document where you see a behavior different from what you expect?

    Hi Stefan, I posted that file here, as you suggested. (I think I pulled all of the company-specific info out of it.) Thanks!!!

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  3. Stefan Blom 353.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2017-08-28T23:06:04+00:00

    In Word, you have to select/deselect the "Different first page" option for each section, which may be relevant here. The "Different odd and even" setting, on the other hand, always applies to the whole document.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-08-28T12:38:27+00:00

    Note that you can't link the content of a first page header (or footer) to the content of an even page header (or footer). The "linkage" is between sections, and only for the same type of header (or footer). For example, the even page header in section 3 may be linked to the even page header in section 2.

    A consequence of that is that, for different types of headers in the same section, you will have to insert your STYLEREF field multiple times (once for each header the section contains).

    Can you share an example document where you see a behavior different from what you expect?

    I see what you are saying about the different header types. But since I have "Different First Page" and "Different Odd & Even Pages" both unchecked, I would think I'm working with the only header. I believe I've already tried checking both boxes and linking up the different headers, but once I unchecked the boxes, the behavior returned to what it was doing.

    To post a sample, I've pretty much have to gut the file of all it's proprietary content and macros. I might be able to do that, but I'm not sure when.

    I'm not convinced of whether this is a settings problem or an Excel bug...

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