Display date difference in MS Word

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I have an CV and would like to automatically update my age when opening. So, what formula should I insert in a MS Word field?

Something like {= {DATE} - {"01/01/1983"} } ?

As an aside, this is a big no-no in the UK now... Employment legislation has made it illegal for employers to discriminate on an age basis so ages and DOB on CVs is a thing of the past! — Shevek, Commented Apr 29, 2010 at 9:49

Shevek · Accepted Answer · 2010-04-28 09:14:42Z

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It is possible inside a field but very complex. See this article and this article for more info.

The easiest way will be to use a macro.

answered Apr 28, 2010 at 9:14

Shevek

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I saw similar articles, but... not very clear there. Very complex to obtain difference between 2 dates? :"(
– serhio
Commented Apr 28, 2010 at 12:39
complex to do in a field code, easy to do in a macro.
– Shevek
Commented Apr 28, 2010 at 13:04

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serhio · Accepted Answer · 2010-04-29 09:46:14Z

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{IF{DATE\@"MM"} >= 01 { = {DATE\@"YYYY"} – 1983 \#"00"} { = {DATE\@"YYYY"} – 1984 \#"00"}}

answered Apr 29, 2010 at 9:46

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