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+ | 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 {{Menu|Insert}} menu and choose {{Menu|Fields}} | ||
+ | *Select the field type you want to insert | ||
+ | -->The field is inserted | ||
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+ | ==Document Specific Fields== | ||
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+ | ==User Fields== | ||
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+ | ==Formatting Field Displays== | ||
+ | To format the way a field appears in your document, right-click or control-click on the field and choose {{Menu|Fields...}} from the contextual menu. A dialog box will appear, allowing you to modify the appearance of the field. | ||
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+ | ===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 opened. |
Revision as of 19:32, 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
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 in opened.