Conditional (IF) Field Output Paragraph Mark

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BillV

I'm working with the "IF" conditional field in Word 2007. I'd like the
output to contain a paragraph mark only if the condition is met. I've failed
to locate an expression for paragraph mark that I can include in the field.

I've stored an Address and Suite Number into separate Document Properties.
If a Suite is present, I'd like that to precede Address on a separate line
like this:

123 Main St. (no suite)

or

Suite 3 (with suite)
123 Main St.

Here's the expression I've composed:

{ IF { DOCPROPERTY Suite } = "" "{ DOCPROPERTY Address}" "{ DOCPROPERTY
Suite }^p{ DOCPROPERTY Address}" }

I've inserted "^p" after the suite property. This works for Find and
Replace, but not here.

Your suggestions are very much appreciated!
 
M

macropod

Hi Bill,

It's as simple as hitting the <Enter> key where you want the paragraph mark to go!

Cheers
 
B

BillV

That did the trick. Thanks macropod!

I had actually tried this, but failed to "Update Field" when testing. It
would seem intuitive that a modified field would be updated automatically,
just as Excel updates when formulas are changed.

Bill
 
M

macropod

Hi Bill,

Few Word fields update automatically - you usually need to do something like previewing or printing the document. Alternatively, you
could use Ctrl-A then F9 to update everything in the body of the document.

Cheers
--
macropod
[MVP - Microsoft Word]
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BillV said:
That did the trick. Thanks macropod!

I had actually tried this, but failed to "Update Field" when testing. It
would seem intuitive that a modified field would be updated automatically,
just as Excel updates when formulas are changed.

Bill
 

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