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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==
 + 
 +==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 {{Menu|Fields...}} from the contextual menu. A dialog box will appear, allowing you to modify the appearance of the field.
 + 
 +===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.

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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.

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