How about { = { SECTION } - 2 } ?
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"Jerry Howell" wrote in message
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I am trying to enter a section number in a header, but would like for the
section number to actually be 2 less than the Word Section Number. (The
first two sections are for a cover page and introduction letter). I have
tried to enter a field formula, but cannot figure it out.
Any advice?