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The Document Revision Number
Summary: Each time you save your document, Word increments a revision counter. You can insert the value of that counter into your document through the use of a field.Every time you save a document in Word, the information in the document properties is updated. Part of the information is a count of how many times the file has been saved. This is referred to as the revision number. You can insert the revision number in your documents and have it updated automatically, if you so desire. To insert the revision number in your document, follow these steps:
- Position the insertion point where you want the revision number to appear.
- Make sure the Insert tab of the Ribbon is displayed.
- In the Text group, click Quick Parts and then Field. Word displays the Field dialog box. (Click here to see a related figure.)
- In the Categories drop-down list, choose Numbering. Word updates the choices in the Field Names list.
- In the Field Names list choose RevNum.
- Click on OK to close the dialog box and insert your field.
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