If... then... else... merge field in Word 2003

[Guest]

I'm trying to set up merge forms that pull data from a database in our legal
case management software program that utilizes Word 2003. My problem is this:

I have a field that is filled by a checkmark (The label reads "More than one
plaintiff" and the box is clicked to indicate that to be the case).

I assumed that if I set up the "If ... then ... else" to look at that field,
and see if it's blank or not blank (i.e., the checkmark box has been filled
or not filled) , then it would choose the option I set up. But that's not
the case. I've already looked at the MVP site, and Graham's stuff, but I'm
not seeing anything like what I need. Anyone got a clue?
thanks much

 

[Robert M. Franz (RMF)]

Hi harried

I'm trying to set up merge forms that pull data from a database in our legal
case management software program that utilizes Word 2003. My problem is this:

I have a field that is filled by a checkmark (The label reads "More than one
plaintiff" and the box is clicked to indicate that to be the case).

I assumed that if I set up the "If ... then ... else" to look at that field,
and see if it's blank or not blank (i.e., the checkmark box has been filled
or not filled) , then it would choose the option I set up. But that's not
the case. I've already looked at the MVP site, and Graham's stuff, but I'm
not seeing anything like what I need. Anyone got a clue?

Look at the DB, what the exact value of your checkbox is. Most likely
not "empty" or filled, but "0" | "1", etc.

HTH
Robert

 

[Guest]

duh! good grief... I'm slipping....