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Anonymous
2014-01-14T16:34:54+00:00

I'm creating a form in Word, that will be saved as a template. I have a table on the form and would like to add a drop-down box of the same content in several spots on the table. I tried to cut and paste, but found that does not work. How do I duplicate a drop-down box with the same content to be used on the form in several locations?

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Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2017-03-11T23:48:35+00:00

Use Copy, then Paste>Special>Link

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-01-14T19:37:42+00:00

    Would you believe I played with the Copy and Paste function and found that it does work. Select the drop-down box, make sure it grays out and select copy, move it to the location on the table you want and do a paste.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-10-31T16:10:55+00:00

    Would you believe I played with the Copy and Paste function and found that it does work. Select the drop-down box, make sure it grays out and select copy, move it to the location on the table you want and do a paste.

    Mauro-

    Thank you for taking the time to come back and share this!! I was really overwhelmed by Greg's suggestion. You solved your problem and didn't have to come back on to post your solution. I'm so glad you did.

    You're appreciated!

    -A stranger grateful for your act of kindness

    I'll make a point to pay it forward

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-05-05T00:48:54+00:00

    Hey - another thanks from me!

    I had multiple documents to update with a list of staff names in a drop-down content control and the copy/paste worked so I only had to update one document, then select the drop-down list content control so it was greyed, select Copy from the ribbon, delete the control on the other documents and paste to replace them.

    Saved me heaps of time.

    Cheers,

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-01-14T16:39:47+00:00

    What kind dropdown list.  ActiveX, Legacy Form Field, Content Control?

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