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Download QWIKFILL.ZIP (v1.21; 04/16/07; 9835 bytes)

Compatible with WordPerfect 9,10,11,12,X3
Download instrcutions and other general information

QWIKFILL is a WordPerfect 9/10/11/12/X3 macro that adds incrementing numbers (1..n) in the current table column from the current cell to the bottom of the column, in a manner similar to WordPerfect's QuickFill feature -- but easier and with more options.

You can add your own prefix and/or suffix characters to numbers, such as "#" and/or periods/full stops or other punctuation marks. Characters can include symbols (with Insert>Symbol or <Ctrl+W>).

Version 1.21 adds an option to use Bates numbers -- fixed width numbers (same number of digits) such as 0001, 0002, etc. See also BATES in the Library.

For example:

Plain numbering (like WordPerfect's QuickFill feature):

1
2
3

Prefix added:

#1
#2
#3

Suffix added (period/full stop):

1.
2.
3.

Perfix and suffix added:

(1)
(2)
(3)

Bates numbers:

001
002
003

Any column in the table can be numbered, starting in any row. Simply place your cursor in the desired "beginning" cell and play the macro. (See "Known limitations" below.)

How it works:

With the cursor positioned inside a table:
From the current cell, this macro (1) deletes any existing items (cell contents and formulas) in the current column from the cursor location to the last cell in the column; (2) it then adds incrementing numbers (1..n) in that column up to and including the last cell in the column.

Modifications:

See the redlined User Modifcation Area in the macro's code. (You can open the macro like any other WordPerfect document, make changes, and then click the Save & Compile button on the macro toolbar.)

Known limitations:

The macro language does not offer a way to detect if the cursor is in a header row of a table. (See Table>Format>Row for the header row setting in effect for the current row.) Be sure to start numbering in a non-header row.

Tip:

Assign this macro to a menu, keystroke combination, or toolbar button. See here.