Microsoft Word Variable without Macro

Solution 1:

I'm fairly sure Document Variables can only be set through macro, therefore since that is not a "GUI" option that is counted out.

You could achieve the same using Document Properties.

1. Click the Word Ribbion.
2. Choose Prepare.
3. Choose Properties.
4. In the panel that appears click the Document Properties button and choose Advanced Properties.
5. Go to the Custom tab.
6. Enter in a name and value for the property and press Ok.

Now insert a DOCPROPERTY field with the name you chose and you can display this information wherever you want in your document. If the value changes you can update the fields and the values will change in the document too.

One thing to note is I think that these properties are visible when you right click on the document in Windows Explorer and look under Properties.