Field Codes in Word 2007 & 2003 Thread poster: Katrin Jarvis
|
|---|
Katrin Jarvis 
United States
Local time: 23:05
English to Swedish
+ ...
I am pulling my hair trying to figure out how I can hide the field codes in certain documents in Word 2007. I have a Swedish version, so the labels might be different, but I have so far figured out that there is a box in the Advanced section under Word alternatives. It is called something like "Show field codes instead of just text" or similar. Great! But every time I try to write something the field codes are back! The box is still unchecked, but another box, under the tab View in Word alternat... See more I am pulling my hair trying to figure out how I can hide the field codes in certain documents in Word 2007. I have a Swedish version, so the labels might be different, but I have so far figured out that there is a box in the Advanced section under Word alternatives. It is called something like "Show field codes instead of just text" or similar. Great! But every time I try to write something the field codes are back! The box is still unchecked, but another box, under the tab View in Word alternatives is checked: "Show hidden text". It doesn't matter how many times I uncheck this box, as soon as I go back to my text and write something, the field codes are back. As is the check mark in the "Show hidden text" box. How do I HIDE the field codes permanently? The ALT + F9 doesn't do anything. I am at a loss here... Please advice!
NOTE: I just tested the document in Word 2003, same problem! Field Codes are hidden, but the Hidden Text button is doing the exact same thing! What gives? This is driving me nuts!
Thanks,
Katrin
[Edited at 2008-03-10 14:12] ▲ Collapse
| | | | Tommy Guignard (X)
Local time: 23:05
English to French
+ ...
| I have exactly the same problem | Aug 9, 2008 |
Hi Katrin,
I am sorry not to give you a solution for your problem, but I wanted to get this thread up the list so that we finally get a reply. I have exactly the same problem as you do.
I work on Word 2003. In 2006, I bought SDL Trados 2006 and this happened everytime a document included filed codes (i.e. page numbers, hyperlinks, automatic insertions, etc.). The screen would only show these complex codes instead of the values that match with them. I then had to format ... See more Hi Katrin,
I am sorry not to give you a solution for your problem, but I wanted to get this thread up the list so that we finally get a reply. I have exactly the same problem as you do.
I work on Word 2003. In 2006, I bought SDL Trados 2006 and this happened everytime a document included filed codes (i.e. page numbers, hyperlinks, automatic insertions, etc.). The screen would only show these complex codes instead of the values that match with them. I then had to format my computer (for another reason), reinstall SDL Trados and it never happened again, even when I upgraded to 2007 version. I had to buy a new computer recently when my old one crashed and since I re-installed SDL Trados 2007, those annoying field codes are back. Like you, Alt+F9 does not work all the time and when it does, or when I right-click on the code and select to show value, it gets back to codes as soon as I write something in the document.
So, my question goes like this: Is there a way Word 2003 (or 2007) can display field values instead of field codes by default? The problem is closely linked to Trados, according to my experience.
Thank you very much and hope we're gonna get this problem solved pretty soon!
Tommy ▲ Collapse
| | | |
Hi Katrin,
I don't know if that is helpful, but there is a Macro to remove the Field Codes. However it sounds like you just want to hide them for translation purposes and keep the Field Codes in your final file.
Anyway, here is a MAcro to remove the Codes: (I number my Macros, in this case it is "Macro4" you can rename it of course)
Sub Macro4()
'
' Dim doc As Document
Dim fld As Field
Set doc = ActiveDocument
For Each f... See more Hi Katrin,
I don't know if that is helpful, but there is a Macro to remove the Field Codes. However it sounds like you just want to hide them for translation purposes and keep the Field Codes in your final file.
Anyway, here is a MAcro to remove the Codes: (I number my Macros, in this case it is "Macro4" you can rename it of course)
Sub Macro4()
'
' Dim doc As Document
Dim fld As Field
Set doc = ActiveDocument
For Each fld In doc.Fields
fld.Select
If fld.Type = wdFieldIndexEntry Then
fld.Delete
End If
Next
Set fld = Nothing
Set doc = Nothing
End Sub
If you don't have too many FIeld Codes, you can may be apply them back in the final document.
OR
You can try Ctrl + Shift + F9. This combination changes hyperlinked text to normal text, who knows, maybe it works for Field Codes as well.
Best Regards,
Jens ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Field Codes in Word 2007 & 2003- Solution to Field Codes appearing in a document | Oct 19, 2008 |
My wife just ran into and SOLVED the same problem.
Here is what you do:
In Word 2003 click on Tools and then click on Options; in Options go to View, in View make sure that the box called Field Codes is NOT checked. This will solve the problem!
[Edited at 2008-10-19 16:43]
| | |
|
|
|
| Word 2007 show or hide field codes | Oct 22, 2009 |
Press button upper left corner of toolbar, select Word Options, select Advanced, scroll down to Show Document Content and click Show Field Codes instead of thier values. Unclick to hide again.
| | | | Caro Maucher
Germany
Local time: 05:05
Member (2005)
English to German
+ ...
| Thanks, heTed! | Dec 17, 2010 |
That solved my problem in Word 2007. What I'm wondering now is where that little check mark came from, since I certainly didn't put it there! Is there a secret shortcut I might have pressed by mistake?
| | | | Caro Maucher
Germany
Local time: 05:05
Member (2005)
English to German
+ ...
| Alt+F9 in Word 2007 turns on/off the option "Show Field Codes instead of their values" | Jan 25, 2011 |
Referring to my question above about the secret shortcut, Steve B sent me a mail saying:
Yes, pressing Alt+F9 in Word 2007 permanently turns on/off the option to “Show Field Codes instead of their values”.
So that's probably what happened.
Thanks, Steve!
| | | | | Thanks HeTed | Jan 24, 2013 |
Thanks HeTed. Your help is much appreciated.
heTed wrote:
Press button upper left corner of toolbar, select Word Options, select Advanced, scroll down to Show Document Content and click Show Field Codes instead of thier values. Unclick to hide again.
| | | | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Field Codes in Word 2007 & 2003 | Trados Business Manager Lite | Create customer quotes and invoices from within Trados Studio
Trados Business Manager Lite helps to simplify and speed up some of the daily tasks, such as invoicing and reporting, associated with running your freelance translation business.
More info » |
| | Pastey | Your smart companion app
Pastey is an innovative desktop application that bridges the gap between human expertise and artificial intelligence. With intuitive keyboard shortcuts, Pastey transforms your source text into AI-powered draft translations.
Find out more » |
|
| | | | X Sign in to your ProZ.com account... | | | | | |
Login to reply/comment 
