Remove field codes from Word documents with this handy macro

Users sometimes need to clean up a Word document so they can send it to a production system or other publication platform without problematic elements like field codes. The Replace command can get the job done, but it's a bit tricky. This macro offers a simple, one-step solution for users of all experience levels.

By using the VB constant for the type of field you want to eliminate, you can selectively remove all occurrences throughout a document. You can even add a user form to prompt for the field type and pass its constant to the macro if you need more flexibility.

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