Use vba to set a unique word document tag or property

Hi all.

I'm looking for a way to stored a unique ID string as a word document property. This will allow me to validate that I am applying processing to the correct document version, by check that the properties match. I must not use the file name, or content in the document itself.

I have accomplished this previously in powerpoint with the this code.

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But I don't see a 'tags' property in Word.
How would you suggest that I handle it?

Many thanks

Not my field of expertise but maybe this: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/off...stomproperties

You could use either a document variable or a custom document property.

Document variables can only be created by code and are not accessible via the GUI. The only way a user can access their content (in a read-only form) without VBA is by inserting a DOCVARIABLE field into the document - and supplying the variable's name as a parameter in the DOCVARIABLE field.

Custom document properties can be created by code or via File|Info>Properties>Advanced Properties>Custom. As such, custom document properties are accessible via the GUI. Users can can also access their content (in a read-only form) without VBA by inserting a DOCPROPERTY field into the document - and supplying the property's name as a parameter in the DOCPROPERTY field.

For more on Document Variables, see: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/off...ment.variables
For more on Custom Document Properties, see: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/off...mentproperties

Sorry Guys. I though I had replied to this a long time ago. I guess my replies didn't save.

My thanks to both macropod and TMS. Very helpful answers.

You're welcome. Thanks for the rep.