Formatting results of merge

[Dave Shaw]

I am using an application that integrates with Word and I don't have the
ability to change how this works or add macros, etc.

The application works by creating a newly merged document with a single
record. What I want to know is how I can format the output so that each
character of the output appears in a standard sized box.

I realise this is not clear so what I am trying to replicate is a PDF on the
link below. In this case the output of a single mergefield would be "JOE
BLOGGS & CORPORATE". Usually for a normal merge I would use excel to split
the text but this is not possible.

http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/downloadFile?contentID=HMCE_PROD_010454

Any advice?

Thanks

 

[Graham Mayor]

If you want the text to match the grid in your PDF, then you will have to
use a monospaced font such as Courier New. If the PDF is an accurate
representation then that font at 14 point expanded by 4 points should be
pretty close. Create a style with settings close to that and apply to your
text.

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[Dave Shaw]

So simple and so obvious - thanks for the help.

If you want the text to match the grid in your PDF, then you will have to
use a monospaced font such as Courier New. If the PDF is an accurate
representation then that font at 14 point expanded by 4 points should be
pretty close. Create a style with settings close to that and apply to your
text.

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP


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[Graham Mayor]

You are welcome.

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