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Follow these steps: | Follow these steps: | ||
− | # Insert a footer, if needed, by choosing | + | # Insert a footer, if needed, by choosing {{menu|Insert|Footer|Default}}. |
− | # With the cursor in the footer area, choose | + | # With the cursor in the footer area, choose {{menu|Insert|Fields|Other}}. |
# In the dialog that appears, select the DocInformation tab. | # In the dialog that appears, select the DocInformation tab. | ||
# To update the footer each time the document is modified, select ''Modified'' in the ''Type'' list. Other choices are Last Printed, Created, etc. | # To update the footer each time the document is modified, select ''Modified'' in the ''Type'' list. Other choices are Last Printed, Created, etc. | ||
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# In the ''Format'' list, click on the date format desired. | # In the ''Format'' list, click on the date format desired. | ||
# Make sure that the check box next to 'Fixed content' is '''not''' checked. | # Make sure that the check box next to 'Fixed content' is '''not''' checked. | ||
− | # Click | + | # Click {{button|Insert}}. |
− | # Click | + | # Click {{button|Close}}. |
− | You should now see the current date. If you see the name of the date field, select: View | + | You should now see the current date. If you see the name of the date field, select: {{menu|View|Fields}} or {{key|Ctrl|F9}} (to turn off the check mark next to this choice). If you see nothing, it may be because you have not yet saved your document for the first time. |
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[[Category:Documentation/FAQ/Writer/FormattingPagesAndDocuments]] | [[Category:Documentation/FAQ/Writer/FormattingPagesAndDocuments]] |
Latest revision as of 14:34, 22 July 2022
How do I insert a variable for the current date into the footer of my document?
Follow these steps:
- Insert a footer, if needed, by choosing Insert → Footer → Default.
- With the cursor in the footer area, choose Insert → Fields → Other.
- In the dialog that appears, select the DocInformation tab.
- To update the footer each time the document is modified, select Modified in the Type list. Other choices are Last Printed, Created, etc.
- In the Select list, click Date.
- In the Format list, click on the date format desired.
- Make sure that the check box next to 'Fixed content' is not checked.
- Click Insert .
- Click Close .
You should now see the current date. If you see the name of the date field, select: View → Fields or Ctrl + F9 (to turn off the check mark next to this choice). If you see nothing, it may be because you have not yet saved your document for the first time.