How to find document variables in MS Word without using a Macro?

Question

I have document with some document variables in and I'm trying to use those variables in the document. But since the variables are set by an external system (which is not well documented) I'm playing a guess-game. I assume a variable with "last revision date" exists and then start guessing what that variable might have been called.Is there a way to list all the document variables in a MS Word document and their values so that one can look them up when using them in the document? (I'm working on MS Office 2010)

Answer 1

From the start it would be of great help to create a unique file name for the document with a short, but memorable name you will recognize quickly.

EXAMPLE:

I save many photo files in any given week. I will save them with a name such as "WindingRiver101520 FB". This tells me the name of the picture, the date, and a clear indicator of its relative size (FB has specific optimum sizes for posting).

You can certainly use any other variables - just keep in mind you want it to be a name that gives you:

1. identifying information (title & date; I prefer 6 digit numbers for brevity)
2. brevity/compactness

Use the name of your file as efficiently as you can so that you will find it quickly. Practice it a few times.

Secondly, remember to use FOLDERS effectively. My preference is to always use all caps for FOLDERS. This is just one more short cut for me because I will visually recognize a FOLDER much more quickly in all caps, as distinguished from a File.

Frank C.