Remove symbols section

This procedure requires you to access the template from the %Root%\install\cmtmes directory.

Symbols associated with the standard text or the work instructions are displayed in a dedicated symbols section at the top of the document. When editing templates, leave this section at the top of the document (first line) or remove it if symbols should not be displayed. Do not insert the symbols section in the header or footer.

By default, the symbol section exists in the template and is protected. To prevent symbols from appearing, delete the symbol section as follows:

Procedure

1. In Word, choose Options→Popular and select Show Developer tab in the Ribbon.

2. Click the Developer tab.

3. The symbol section is not visible, therefore, to place your cursor inside the symbol section, click anywhere in the body of the document and then press the Home key and the right arrow (→) key.

The symbol section becomes active.

4. From the Controls section, click Properties.The Content Control Properties dialog box appears.

5. Clear the Content control cannot be deleted and Contents cannot be edited check boxes.

6. Click OK.

7. Select the symbol section and press the Delete key.

Siemens Digital Industries Software recommends deleting any empty lines in your template file.