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SYMPTOMSChanging the case of MERGEFIELD fields using SHIFT+F3 or Change Case from the Format menu does not format the results of your merge fields with the selected case change. CAUSEChanging the case changes the ASCII value of the characters; it does not apply direct formatting to the characters. WORKAROUNDTo apply case changes to merge field results, use one of the following methods: Method 1: Use the All Caps Option or Shortcut KeysSelect the MERGEFIELD field (including the chevrons or field braces) and press CTRL+SHIFT+A for All Caps formatting. Or, on the Format menu, click Font, and then under Effects, click to select the All Caps check box, and then click OK.Method 2: Use the CharFormat SwitchDisplay Field Codes by pressing ALT+F9. Select the first character of the merge field, and format this character as noted in method 1 above. Add the applies the formatting of the field type's first character to the entire result. Your field code should look like the following:
Method 3: Use a Case SwitchDisplay Field Codes by pressing ALT+F9. Add one of the following format switches to the end of the MERGEFIELD field.
To format the MERGEFIELD result in all caps, your field code should look
Like this:
NOTE: Firstcap only works if text is all lower case. If text is all upper
case, include the lower switch before the firstcap switch. For example:
Result: RICHARD becomes Richard.
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