Word 2016 - Watermark: Odd Behavior as per Title Page
I have a document with a title page followed by the content pages. My page numbering starts with the first content page. I have Different First Page checked in my Header & Footer Tools...
The following happens when I insert a watermark (DRAFT).
1. I insert on the title page. Watermark does not appear on the content pages.
2. I insert on a content page. Watermark now appears on all content pages, but disappears from the title page.
3. I re-insert on the title page. Watermark now appears on the title page but disappears from the content pages.
I've attached a redacted doc with two content pages. It has the watermark on the title page only.
Thanks,
Steve
Disappearing-Watermark-Issue.docx
The following happens when I insert a watermark (DRAFT).
1. I insert on the title page. Watermark does not appear on the content pages.
2. I insert on a content page. Watermark now appears on all content pages, but disappears from the title page.
3. I re-insert on the title page. Watermark now appears on the title page but disappears from the content pages.
I've attached a redacted doc with two content pages. It has the watermark on the title page only.
Thanks,
Steve
Disappearing-Watermark-Issue.docx
Different First Page and/or Different Odd & Even Page implies that you must set each page separately!
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Paul,
It's already inserted on all pages. What was your fix? I did try to insert separately. But, it disappeared from title page when inserting on content page and vice versa...
Thanks,
Steve
It's already inserted on all pages. What was your fix? I did try to insert separately. But, it disappeared from title page when inserting on content page and vice versa...
Thanks,
Steve
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You may need to force the issue with VBA Google for "powerpluswatermark object" for background and examples.
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All,
Just signed off for the weekend. Thanks for your help, and will get back on it next week.
Steve
Just signed off for the weekend. Thanks for your help, and will get back on it next week.
Steve
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@Paul,
Interesting. The difference maker seems to be doing it via CUSTOM WATERMARK, rather than selecting a watermark from the gallery.
FWIW, the above is per Word 2016, where I needed to go to the DESIGN tab. FWIW2, the PAGE LAYOUT tab in 2010 is now (2016) called LAYOUT and I suspect has different functionality.
If you want, I can provide screenshots later...prepping for a client meeting at this time.
Thanks,
Steve
Interesting. The difference maker seems to be doing it via CUSTOM WATERMARK, rather than selecting a watermark from the gallery.
FWIW, the above is per Word 2016, where I needed to go to the DESIGN tab. FWIW2, the PAGE LAYOUT tab in 2010 is now (2016) called LAYOUT and I suspect has different functionality.
If you want, I can provide screenshots later...prepping for a client meeting at this time.
Thanks,
Steve
@Stephen
Looks like you solved your own question. Obviously, I don't have Word 2016!
Looks like you solved your own question. Obviously, I don't have Word 2016!
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Yeah, solved it, but with an assist from you per Custom Watermark...the rest = just semantics. :)
Don't you love how Microsoft moves things around / renames menu titles just for the sake of change? ;)
Will assign points later. Thanks again.
Don't you love how Microsoft moves things around / renames menu titles just for the sake of change? ;)
Will assign points later. Thanks again.
Don't get me started - have you seen the changes to the new mail app in Windows 10? Simply depressing!
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Nope...using Outlook...but does not surprise me. Hang in there...
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There you have it. Paul pointed me in the right direction, and I altered his directions per the different workflow in Word 2016 (he had 2010).
That said, I did not have time to confirm that using CUSTOM WATERMARK vs. the Gallery was the difference-maker.
Steve
That said, I did not have time to confirm that using CUSTOM WATERMARK vs. the Gallery was the difference-maker.
Steve
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