Sync allows you to:

  • Make changes within Content Blocks in one document and easily transfer the changes into the companion Content Blocks in another document.

Because:

  • When you run a Sync, LeaderGuide Pro will update the content in every Content Block of the type(s) you have requested

So LeaderGuide Pro will tell you if you have a mismatch as you start the sync process.

  • For example, it will tell you that you have 15 Key Points blocks in your Facilitator Guide and 17 in your Participant Guide

  • But it won’t be able to tell you exactly where the mismatch is – you will need to find it.

  • Use the Go To function on the LGPro ribbon to efficiently go from one specific type of Content Block to the next occurrence of that block type

Sync requires a one for one relationship

  • Between the Content Blocks in your Facilitator Guide and the companion Content Blocks in your Participant Guide.

For Example:

  • If you extracted Key Points blocks and you want to Sync content updates and/or page number references for Key Points blocks

  • Then LeaderGuide Pro will count the number of Key Points blocks in your Facilitator Guide & your Participant Guide

  • And for the Sync to work as expected, both guidebooks need to have the same number of Key Points blocks

To Sync Content

  • Click Special in the Controls group on the LGPro ribbon

  • In the dropdown menu:

    • Select the option to Sync Guidebook Blocks (Participant and Facilitator)

Next you will see the Sync Guidebook Blocks dialog box

  • The white box on the left will list all the open Word documents on your computer.

  • If you don’t see the document you need you can click Browse … BUT

    • We recommend that you open the documents you need before you begin this process

    • Because it is important to make sure you are working with the correct documents

Sync dialog box example

In the white box:

  • Highlight the Source document (the one with the changes)

    • Then click Source

  • Highlight the Destination document (the one to update)

    • Then click Destination

After designating your Source and Destination documents:

  • Click OK

After clicking OK you will see this dialog box

  • In the white box on the left

    • Check the boxes next to the Content Block types with content to Sync

  • As you select a Content Block to Sync

    • You will see a visual of the Content Block icon to help verify you are selecting the block you want.

Special button on LeaderGuide Pro ribbon
Special Button-Sync Content option
Sync example
Sync Content only db.

Click OK to initiate the Sync.

After you click OK to continue:

  • You will be given the option to have LeaderGuide Pro make a backup copy of your destination document

    • Choose Yes or No

  • We recommend you make copies of both documents BEFORE you begin the Sync process

  • After making your selection, the Sync will take place

When the Sync is complete:

  • You will see a message like this

  • Click OK

Sync Complete