[AccessD] Word merge document

Well you can output the left aligned strings to yet another CSV file, and then use it with the merge process. 

Lambert

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From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 10:55 AM
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Subject: Re: [AccessD] Word merge document


 > What about using just one field in the Word doc that holds everything you want printed on that line? Then build its contents up in your code using Lset to left justify the string on a consistent basis.

Uh... no.  Though that is a novel idea.  This is a word document pulling data directly out of a CSV file, and inserting it into merge fields on a document.

What is the point of a merge document if I have to do what you are discussing?

John W. Colby
www.ColbyConsulting.com


Heenan, Lambert wrote:
> What about using just one field in the Word doc that holds everything you want printed on that line? Then build its contents up in your code using Lset to left justify the string on a consistent basis.
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> Lambert
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