WD97: Date Field Changes to Text Using Letter Wizard (155775)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q155775 SYMPTOMSCase 1
When you run the Letter Wizard and select a date on the Letter Format tab,
the date is inserted as text instead of as a date field.
Case 2
When you insert a date field in your document formatted with the Date style
and then run the Letter Wizard, when you select a new date format on the
Letter Format tab, the new date format will replace the original date field
as text.
CAUSE
This functionality is by design. The Letter Wizard will not insert a
new/changed date as a field and will inserted it as regular text.
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, choose the appropriate method for your
situation:
Method 1: Use the Date Format Displayed in Letter Wizard
If you inserted a date field before you ran the Letter Wizard, use the date
format that is displayed in the Date Line box on the Letter Format tab.
NOTE: If you change to another date format and then change back to the
original format that is displayed in this box, Word will insert the date as
text instead of as a field.
Method 2: Replace Date Field After Running Letter Wizard
If you selected a new date format on the Letter Format tab in the Letter
Wizard, click the Finish button. Then, select the date text, and replace it
with the date field you want to use.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/14/2000 |
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| Keywords: | kbtemplate kbualink97 KB155775 |
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