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From: macropod on 23 Feb 2010 20:46
Hi mariel9898,

In that case, embedding the two fields in a QUOTE field, as suggested by Peter, is probably the best way to go. I realize you've had
some difficulties getting this to work but, once coded correctly (as per Peter's example), it will do as you need it to.

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Cheers
macropod
[Microsoft MVP - Word]


"mariel9898" <mariel9898(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6B4E6328-D75F-4997-B746-C932FEF1466A(a)microsoft.com...
>I guess I'm not using a formfield because when I right click there is no
> Properties option. The template is not a form. I just have calculated fields
> in a table.
>
> The field code does not need to be visible - just the end calculation. What
> I mean is that the end user should just be able to change the numbers as
> necessary then right click on the field to update it.
>
> "macropod" wrote:
>
>> Hi Marie,
>>
>> Assuming you're using formfields, simply select one of them, right-click on it with the mouse, choose 'Properties' and a pop-up
>> will
>> display showing various options, one of which is 'calculate on exit'.
>>
>> As for your users being able to "see the actual calculation and make sure it's correct", I take it you're referring to being able
>> to
>> see the result. They'll be able to see that as soon as they tab out of the formfield. If you mean you want them to be able to
>> check
>> the underlying calculation, that won't be possible; in any event, your earlier statement that "My end users can barely deal with
>> one
>> field code" suggests they really wouldn't be able to understand what they were looking at anyway if the field code was visible.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Cheers
>> macropod
>> [Microsoft MVP - Word]

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