In fact some of the supplied Header formats in Word use document properties (like Title) already.īoth places where you see ‘Flanders and Swann’ it’s actually a document property. Document properties let you replace text in places Word itself won’t go.įor example, the document Title property can show up in the Header or even as text in the document. It’s a way to quickly and easily automate your document and ensure it’s consistent and accurate.

However it can be used in much wider and creative ways.Īny time you have a piece of text repeated within a document, is a potential use for document properties.

It can be quite useful and not always in the ways that Microsoft intends.Īt first, document properties looks like a fixed and rigid feature with limited use. Thanks for joining us! You'll get a welcome message in a few moments.ĭocument Properties is one of those long-standing parts of Office that is worth another look.