Using text box fields to populate bookmarks or other text bx

[ABabeNChrist]

I have a document that has 12 locations where a clients name would be entered, I’m trying figure a simple approach so as to only have to enter once. I thought of maybe using a text box field and on exit to populate other text boxes or bookmarks with VBA, just not sure how.

[HansV]

This is traditionally done by inserting legacy text formfields into the document. Double click a text formfield to set two properties:
- Assign a meaningful bookmark name.
- Tick the check box "Calculate on Exit".

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Click in another location where you want to refer to the formfield, press Ctrl+F9 and enter the name of the bookmark:

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Then press F9 to hide the field code.

This method requires that you protect the document for forms, at least the sections containing formfields. No code is required.

[ABabeNChrist]

Thank you Hans
After reading your suggestion it all comes back and I now remember
it’s been a while since I’ve done this.

[macropod]

Just to add to Hans' advice, the field creation he's outlined does the same as inserting a cross-reference to the formfield's internal bookmark name via Insert|Cross-reference.

[ABabeNChrist]

I’m having a problem with my font size. My text box form field is a size 18 and 3 of my bookmarks are a size 11. But they keep resorting back to the form field font size of 18. And my field code looks like so CLIENTNAME \* MERGEFORMAT

[macropod]

First off, I'd lose the \* MERGEFORMAT switch! If that's not sufficient, use {REF CLIENTNAME \* Charformat} and format the 'R' in 'REF' (or even the whole field) with the desired font.

[ABabeNChrist]

Nice seeing you Paul, thank you for your help, your suggestion worked perfect