This could also be due to the manner in which the record source is
structured. If first & last name are in a single field _both_ will be
inserted when you insert that field. IOW, Word won't separate the data...
The record source must have the data items stored as individual fields in
order to use them independently.

HTH |:)


On 1/26/06 8:49 PM, in article
, "Frustrated In LA"
Frustrated In wrote:

I am haveing trouble getting the "recipients first name only to appear in
letter I try to add it but it doesn't insert itself.