Add Merge Fields is a sublevel of The Merge Fields window allows you to select the database fields to be used in your letter.
Double clicking on the field and the field is entered into your letter. You may also select the field and then select the Add Field button.
This window can remain open at all times while editing the document.
A merge field placed in a document is limited to a rectangular boundary and as such may not start on one line and end on another. You may however insert <RETURN>s into the contents of a merge field.
Without <RETURN>s
With <RETURN>s
Field Category
The fields displayed can be controlled by the Field Category located on the upper right of the window.
Selecting the Field Category produces a list of the database field categories in Theatre Manager. The fields displayed in the Merge Fields window will be limited to the fields in the category you selected.
The category Word Processor contains non-database fields which can be inserted into your document.
DateInsertsII a field to display the current date at the location of the cursor. The date is the current system date as set on your computer.
Document Title
InsertsIi a field to display the current document's title, the title being the one displayed in the window's Title Bar.
Number of Pages
InsertsInserts a last page number field at the location of your cursor.
Page
InsertsInserts a page number field at the location of your cursor. The current page number is displayed in the indicator area of the document.
Time
InsertsIi a field to display the current time at the location of the cursor. The time is the current system time set on your computer.
PunctuationInserts the selection punctuation at the cursor location. Alternately, you are able to the keyboard.
Field Definition & Value
A field definition appears in the lower portion of the window each time the merge field is clicked on. Additionally, if a value is available, it will display as an example of what is contained in the database field.