- = unchecked checkbox
x = checked checkbox
{ IF {REF "MyValue"} = "Correct" "x" "-" }
Haven't tried it with checkboxes from the Forms toolbar, but if that does't
work you could use boxes from the Symbols set. There are a number of ways to
create and use clickable checkboxes in documents / templates. Some require
protected or locked forms, others do not. Take a look at the Checkbox
template available at
http://www.addbalance.com/word/downl...#CheckboxAddIn for an exploration
of these.
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Charles Kenyon
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Wow, how? Could you extend on that by giving me an example?
Regards,
Righteous One.
"Charles Kenyon" wrote:
No, they won't. However, they let you display a checked box if the
condition
is met, and a (separate) unchecked box if it is not met.
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IF statements will not allow me to change the checked property of a
checkbox
during a mailmerge. Unless you know how?
Regards,
Righteous Brother.
"Charles Kenyon" wrote:
You need to use one or more IF fields.
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Hi. I have had this issue for quite some time and gave up on it
actually
being possible in Word, so I hope someone can prove me wrong.
I have a word master document (assessmentform_master.doc). It is an
assessment form which was designed by our sponsors, and so cannot be
changed.
In this document are 5 checkbox merge fields (ckMeasPP, ckMeasTH,
ckMeasLA,
ckMeasNT and ckMeasRF).
The datasource is in Excel and has entries for these 5 fields,
MeasPP,
MeasTH etc. Each of these fields contain either X or an empty cell.
When I merge the document with its datasource I want the checkboxes
for
each
record to be checked (If X) or unchecked (If empty cell).
I don't even know where to start. Hope someone does.
Regards,
Nick.