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How to display variable text depending on the drop-down selection

Hello Experts,

I have been searching all over the internet for a solution to my problem, and I am hoping that someone can provide me with a simple solution.

 

In my document, I currently have a drop-down list with two different product names. I am looking for a way to separately display each product’s description when the product name is selected from the drop-down list.

 

Can you please help me with this issue? It seems very simple, but I cannot find a solution that works.

Thanks in advance,

Tim

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One option is an AutoTextList field; see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/TblsFldsFms/AutoTextList.htm.
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http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/word_tip_pages/linked_content_control_dropdown_list.html

Instead of linking to a second dropdown, link to a plain text content control.

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