Insert SharePoint version number in Word by using built-in document properties synced from SharePoint. This method ensures your Word files always display the correct version number without manual updates.

In order to display the version number, we must first turn on the ability in the SharePoint Document library.

First go to the document library settings.

If you see “Information management policy settings” skip the below step.

To enable Information Management Policy settings go to the site settings – Site collection Features and enable Site Policy.

Once enabled, go back to the document library settings and you should see Information Management policy settings.

In Information Management Policy Settings click Document.

Click Enable Labels and in Label format enter {Version} (case sensitive) and then click Refresh and Ok.

Now either create a new word document, or upload a document into the document library. Open the document in word desktop application.

Choose the location where you want the version to show (usually in the footer) and select Insert – Quick Part – Document Property – Label

You can now style/move the version label as required.

If you’re also automating document handling or approvals, proper Power Automate string validation helps avoid errors when working with SharePoint metadata.

In enterprise environments, these issues are often part of broader governance or implementation gaps that require professional SharePoint consulting services.