REVNUM Field Is One Number Too Large
PSS ID Number: Q100103
Article last modified on 07-14-1994

2.00 2.00a 2.00a-CD 2.00b 2.00c

WINDOWS


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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b,
   2.0c
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Summary:

Sometimes the result of the REVNUM (Revision Number) field is one
number larger than expected. This happens if you open a document in
Word for Windows and then update the REVNUM field, even if you do not
otherwise modify or save the document. By design, the REVNUM field
reflects the revision number of the currently open version of the
document. Therefore, if you edit the document by updating the REVNUM
field, Word increments the REVNUM value.

We are researching this problem and will post new information here in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

More Information:

Although the value of the REVNUM field is based on the number of times
the document has been saved, it is designed to be accurate at the time
the document is being edited. For example, if you open a document in
which the REVNUM value is 1 and update the REVNUM field, Word assumes
that you are creating a new revision of the file and changes the
REVNUM value to 2.

Workaround
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1. If you want to open a document, print it, and close it without
   saving changes, do not update the REVNUM field before printing.
   Word automatically updates field codes if either of the following
   is true:

    - The field code is located in the header or footer.

   -or-

    - The Update Fields option is turned on in the Print category of the
      Tools Options dialog box.

2. Lock the REVNUM field to prevent updating. To lock the field,
   select the REVNUM field and press CTRL+F11. You can then update the
   fields in the document, print the document, and then unlock the
   REVNUM field by selecting it and pressing CTRL+SHIFT+F11.

For more information on the REVNUM field, search for "Rev. Number
field" using the Help menu.

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