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REF macroTest \* MERGEFORMAT

Anonymous
2016-04-27T16:19:19+00:00

When I use { REF macroTest } my references work.

But sometimes \* MERGEFORMAT gets put in { REF macroTest \* MERGEFORMAT }.  When this happens it breaks and does nothing.

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Charles Kenyon 167.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2016-04-27T18:35:12+00:00

In most instances, \* MERGEFORMAT is not useful; in some it causes problems. It happens if you check the box to preserve formatting when you insert the field. (It is checked by default.) You can delete it from your field.

The name "macroTest" for a bookmark is certainly unusual.

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  1. Jay Freedman 207.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2016-04-27T18:41:26+00:00

    This thread may help to explain what's happening, and a couple of ways of removing the switch are given.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-04-27T19:07:28+00:00

    Thank you

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