Microsoft KB Archive/32298

Word Err Msg: Field Name Redefined

PSS ID Number: Q32298 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

4.00 5.00

MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

The error message “Field name redefined” occurs if one of the following two situations exists:

  A document is being print merged that contains a SET or ASK instruction that corresponds to a field defined in the header file or the header in the data document. To correct this problem, do one of the following:   Change the name of the field in the SET or ASK instruction.   Change the name of the field in the header file or header in the data document.    A field name has been duplicated in the header file or the header of the data document. To correct this problem, rename the duplicate field name in the header and make the appropriate change to the field name in the main document. 

= MORE INFORMATION =

In Word 5.00, the error message “Field Name Redefined” is preceded by the field name being redefined. For Example:



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