I use an autopen macro to search and replace. The only drawbacks to this are 
that it has to be a template and won't show up in the file open list unless 
you check all docs or templates.
 
The other drawback is that Word always tries to force you to put the template 
in its template folder.
 
Tony
 BK>    I remember some discussion about this in the past, but not the 
 BK> answer. Short term memory is always the first to go.
 BK>    I want to insert the date in a letter, but not 
 BK> as a field.  That is, 
 BK> I do NOT want it to change every time I open the document.
 BK>    What is the easiest way to do this repeatedly? 
 BK> If I try to customize 
 BK> the toolbar by taking the calendar button from the "Insert" group, it 
 BK> will only insert the date as a field. Is there an 
 BK> alternative to going 
 BK> each time to the menu bar, choosing Insert --> Date and Time, then 
 BK> manually selecting the format I like and making 
 BK> sure the check box (to 
 BK> add it as a field) is unchecked?
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