How do I create Brochure Templates on a Mac?

Where possible we recommend you use a PC to create your brochure templates.  However, we do know that sometimes this isn't possible.

If you are using a Mac to create your brochure templates you will need to be using Office 365 as this is the only version of Word that will work on a Mac using WordLink.  

The problem with a Mac is that the option to "Link To File" for Image Merge codes doesnt exists.  Below will show you the work around for this when using a Mac (we do still ask you to always use Word for Mac, rather than Pages).  

To insert an image into a Brochure on a Mac you need to first insert a text box.  

1) From the Insert menu, select the "Field" option.  

2) From the window that opens you will need to select "Link and References" and "IncludePicture".  Once select you will need to paste the image merge code (URL) into the box at the bottom after the INCLUDEPICTURE text.  

3) Once the required images have been inserted you will need to make these links dynamic, from the Edit menu select "Links..." 

4) This will then open this window, for each link listed in the top box, you will need to uncheck the "Save Picture in Document" box.  

5) Once you have unchecked this option for all images, you will be able to format them.  

N.B. Please note that when using a Mac to create your Brochures the Re-Generate button will not work.  You will need to Delete the Brochure and generate again.