I have read the entire steam, carefully read your linked page, and also
checked & double checked my typing. I continue to get an error message that
the mergefield zip \# (the backslash doesn't show, though) is not found in
the header row of my database. Everything stops at that point.
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Cate
"Graham Mayor" wrote:
The use of zip codes formatting switches is explained in detail in my web
page http://www.gmayor.com/formatting_word_fields.htm
Essentially Word is expected to provide the formatting and will strip
leading zeros from numbers. You can use a number switch or mask to restore
that zero. At the place you want the zip code press CTRL+F9. This will give
you a pair of field brackets {}
Between the brackets type the required field data, presumably {Mergefield
Zip} then add the switch i.e.
{Mergefield Zip \# "00000"}. With the cursor in the field. Press F9 to
update. This should toggle the field display, but if it doesn't ALT+F9 will.
If you need one of the more complicated formatting options, see the web
page for the content.
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Graham Mayor - Word MVP
My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org
Merging Zip Code Errors wrote:
I am having the same problem as Suzanne. I FOLLOWED THE POSTED
DIRECTIONS! How about a detailed example?
"Graham Mayor" wrote:
Did you update the field after adding the switch?
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My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org
Judy F. wrote:
yes I have viewed both website suggestions and followed both advice,
but it is not showing the "0"
"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
Did you look at the recommended Web page?
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Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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"Judy F." wrote in message
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I am also having the same problem.
I have changed the format to specialzip code when I merge, I do
not get the initial "0" in my zip code.
I change the format to text, and when I merge I only get the "0"
without the remaining digits in the zip code.
I entered the questioning zip codes with a ' prior to the 0 and
when I merge only the "0" without the remaining digits in the zip
code show up.
Help?
"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
If you're using Word 2002 or 2003, see
http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindy...002/MM2002.htm
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"MarianneME" wrote in
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I am merging addresses from Excel to Work and I lose zip code
formatting during the merge so that for all zip codes that begin
with a zreo, the zero is dropped. I have never had this problem
before, how can I fix this? Thanks!