Document template - Inserting a Field

Ways to insert fields

You can insert a field into the template manually using our step-by-step instructions.  However, simply typing over the field name in the template won't change the field code.

To insert a field in your template manually

Windows Steps to Manually Insert a Field

In MS Word 2007 and later, merge fields can be added by following these steps:

1. Click 'Insert' on the top menu

2. Click 'Quick Parts' on the tools ribbon below the menu

3. Click 'Field' in the Quick Parts menu

4. In the list box on the left, select 'MergeField'

5. In the text box 'Field Name', enter the appropriate field name from the list

6. Click OK

Mac Steps to Manually Insert a Field

In MS Word 2007 and later, merge fields can be added by following these steps:

1. Click 'Insert' on the top menu

2. Click 'Field...'

3. Select 'Mail Merge' from 'Categories' and then 'MergeField' from 'Field Names'

4. In the text box below next to the text "MERGEFIELD", enter the appropriate field name from the list

5. Click OK

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