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Word error: reference source not found - what to do?

  • Apr 14, 2024
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You get in the word-processing Word the error that the reference source could not be found, there may be a Problem with the cross-reference. How you can fix this error, we will show you in this practical tip.

Error: reference source not found Word

This Office error in Word says little about the cause. The following Troubleshooting tips:
  • Word displays this error, there is a Problem with a text reference.
  • Possibly this is the result of a Change to the Text.
  • Try with [CTRL] + [Z] restore the original Text. As a result, the Problem may resolve.
  • In addition, you should ensure that the text brand is still available in the document and has not been deleted.
  • To do this, you need to show the text labels. This is what we show you in the next paragraph.
Word: Reference Sources-Error

Bookmarks in Word to make them visible – you need to do

  1. Select the top in Word, the tab "file" and open the "options"item.
  2. On the left, click the "Advanced" entry, to open additional options.
  3. Here you need to scroll down a bit until you find the "documents to display content".
  4. In order for the text to be displayed, set the check mark for "bookmarks view". With "OK", the Change is accepted.
  5. In the document, incorrect text labels are now displayed with a square bracket ([).
This practical tip is based on Office 2010 on Windows 7. What it may be, that Word does not save, you will learn in our next practice tip.

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