Formatting a merged field

[pcor]

I have a merged field called <<TOTAL>> that shows 73
How do I format his this to show $73.00

Thanks

 

[PJY]

If it is a true merge field, then you type the $ and the .00 in the data
source. If it is a formula, you ask for it in the number format.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

You add a formatting switch to the merge field. In this case, it would be \#
$#.00. See Word's Help topic "Numeric Picture (\#) field switch" and
http://www.gmayor.com/formatting_word_fields.htm

 

[pcor]

Very helpful many thanks

You add a formatting switch to the merge field. In this case, it would be \#
$#.00. See Word's Help topic "Numeric Picture (\#) field switch" and
http://www.gmayor.com/formatting_word_fields.htm

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA