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Populate Word Document Table with Repeating Rows

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I have a word document that I am attempting to have my flow populate the table in it with repeating rows.  The Word document I am using I created the table and filled out the Header first.  Then in the next row for the data, I added a plain text content control and then in the properties of each gave it the correct title and tag name that matches in my flow.  Then after that process was complete, I selected the data row and added the repeating section content control.  I went to its properties and gave it the title and tag as table rows.  Then saved my document.  When I test my flow, I get the same error "The selected file doesn't contain template elements.
clientRequestId:".  I have the correct Word document selected in the correct library.   My flow just continues to error out here.   I am not sure what I am missing.  I have even created a test Word document and get the same error.  This happens between the new and classic creator.  Any help is greatly appreciated.  Thank you.
 
Matt
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    Fredrik_A Profile Picture
    3,644 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    Did you add the field in your Word template as "Unformated text"? You cannot use the regular "Text" field.
     
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