Avoid repeat data entry between forms (XP)

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I have two separate Word forms in which after entering data in the first form some of the same data is needed when I fill in the second form. Is there any way to link the fields to update from

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Are they separate documents, or two forms within one document?

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They are two separate documents.
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Would it be feasible to combine them into one document? It would then be fairly easy to fill in items in the second form based on the entries in the first one.

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Hmmm, yes, I think if it would make it easy to link the fields we could combine them.

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You can do it like this:
– Unlock the combined document.
– Double click a form field in the first form whose value you need in the second one.
– Note the bookmark name of the form field, say Text3. You can change it to a more meaningful name if you wish.
– Tick the check box “Calculate on exit”.
– Click OK.
– Move to the form field in the second form you want to fill.
– Double click this form field.
– Set the Type to Calculation
– Set the Expression to =Text3, with the appropriate bookmark name substituted.
– Click OK.
– Repeat as needed.
– Finally, lock the document for forms again.

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Thank you Hans!

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