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| ==Document Specific Fields== | ==Document Specific Fields== | ||
| + | NeoOffice also includes some fields that make use of information from the {{Window|Properties}} window. (You can set the document properties by going to the {{Menu|File}} menu and choosing {{Menu|Properties...}}.)Three of these fields are available directly from the menu bar by choosing the {{Menu|Insert}} menu and then {{Fields}}, following the instructions above. | ||
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| + | More fields related to document properties are available by doing the following: | ||
| + | *Click at the spot where you want the field inserted | ||
| + | *Go to the {{Menu|Insert}} menu and choose {{Menu|Fields}} | ||
| + | *Choose {{Menu|Other...}} | ||
| + | :-->The {{Window|Fields}} window opens | ||
| + | *Click on the {{Section|Document}} or {{Section|DocInformation}} tab near the top of the menu. | ||
| + | :''Which tab you need will depend on which field you want to insert.'' | ||
| + | *Select the type of field you want from the {{Section|Type}} columne | ||
| + | *If necessary, choose the specific field from the {{Section|Select}} column. | ||
| + | *If needed, select the desired format from the {{Section|Format}} column. | ||
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| + | ''N.B. Not all the fields available in these two tabs are from the {{Window|Document Properties}} window. Some of the fields in these two tabs are discussed elsewhere in this wiki. See the '' | ||
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| ==User Fields== | ==User Fields== | ||
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| ===Concerning Date Fields=== | ===Concerning Date Fields=== | ||
| - | In the {{Window|Edit Fields}} window for Date fields, you will have a choice between Date (fixed) and Date. Date (fixed) will insert today's date. That date will remain fixed, regardless of when the document is opened. Date will insert a date that is updated each time the document | + | In the {{Window|Edit Fields}} window for Date fields, you will have a choice between Date (fixed) and Date. Date (fixed) will insert today's date. That date will remain fixed, regardless of when the document is opened. Date will insert a date that is updated each time the document is opened. |
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Revision as of 19:49, 20 June 2007
Using Templates Without Data Sources
Sometimes you want to insert data such as name, address, etc. into a standard document without resorting to a data source. This article describes how to do so, using some of the many field types available in NeoOffice Writer.
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Predefined Fields
NeoOffice includes several pre-defined fields that can be easily entered into any document. These include: date, time, page number, and page count. To insert these fields:
- Click at the spot where you want the field inserted
- Go to the Insert menu and choose Fields
- Select the field type you want to insert
-->The field is inserted
Document Specific Fields
NeoOffice also includes some fields that make use of information from the Properties window. (You can set the document properties by going to the File menu and choosing Properties....)Three of these fields are available directly from the menu bar by choosing the Insert menu and then , following the instructions above.
More fields related to document properties are available by doing the following:
- Click at the spot where you want the field inserted
- Go to the Insert menu and choose Fields
- Choose Other...
- -->The Fields window opens
- Click on the Document or DocInformation tab near the top of the menu.
- Which tab you need will depend on which field you want to insert.
- Select the type of field you want from the Type columne
- If necessary, choose the specific field from the Select column.
- If needed, select the desired format from the Format column.
N.B. Not all the fields available in these two tabs are from the Document Properties window. Some of the fields in these two tabs are discussed elsewhere in this wiki. See the
User Fields
Formatting Field Displays
To format the way a field appears in your document, right-click or control-click on the field and choose Fields... from the contextual menu. A dialog box will appear, allowing you to modify the appearance of the field.
Concerning Date Fields
In the Edit Fields window for Date fields, you will have a choice between Date (fixed) and Date. Date (fixed) will insert today's date. That date will remain fixed, regardless of when the document is opened. Date will insert a date that is updated each time the document is opened.
