If you see the date rather than the field code, press the Alt + F9 keyboard buttons simultaneously to toggle between displaying field codes and the field code results. The field code you see is ...

Fields that don't update automatically pose a problem with many users because they don't remember to update them manually. When you need this functionality, use this VBA procedure.

If you want to spell out dollar amounts in Microsoft Word, there's a nifty trick you can use to make it easier. Susan Harkins tells you how.