Math on merge fields?

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Hlabonte - 25 Jan 2005 14:41 GMT

I have a number of merge fields that I need to perform math on. How can I do
this in my Word document? I basically need to subtract one or more fields
from another. (ie. tuition - deposit)

Any help would be appreciated!
-Heather

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Graham Mayor - 25 Jan 2005 15:10 GMT

Use a formula field e.g.

{=({Mergefield Tuition} - {Mergefield Deposit})}
see also http://www.gmayor.com/formatting_word_fields.htm

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> I have a number of merge fields that I need to perform math on. How
> can I do this in my Word document? I basically need to subtract one
> or more fields from another. (ie. tuition - deposit)
>
> Any help would be appreciated!
> -Heather

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Hlabonte - 25 Jan 2005 15:35 GMT

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

> Use a formula field e.g.
>
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> > Any help would be appreciated!
> > -Heather

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Graham Mayor - 26 Jan 2005 06:02 GMT

Steady :)

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> Thank you, thank you, thank you!
>
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>>> Any help would be appreciated!
>>> -Heather

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