How to format $ in mail merge
In Microsoft Word, you can format the dollar sign ($) in a mail merge using the following methods:
Method 1: Using the Currency format
- In your mail merge document, place your cursor where you want to insert the dollar sign.
- Go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Number" button in the "Number" group.
- Select "Currency" from the drop-down menu.
- In the "Currency" format dialog box, select the currency symbol you want to use (e.g., $).
- Click "OK" to apply the format.
Method 2: Using the Symbol dialog box
- In your mail merge document, place your cursor where you want to insert the dollar sign.
- Go to the "Insert" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Symbol" button in the "Symbols" group.
- In the "Symbol" dialog box, select "Currency Symbols" from the "Symbols" list.
- Select the dollar sign ($) from the list of available symbols.
- Click "Insert" to insert the symbol into your document.
Method 3: Using a field code
- In your mail merge document, place your cursor where you want to insert the dollar sign.
- Type
&
(ampersand) followed by the field codeCURRENCY
(without quotes). - For example:
&CURRENCY
- Press Enter to apply the field code.
The CURRENCY
field code will automatically format the value that follows it as a currency value, including the dollar sign.
Note: Make sure to use the correct syntax and formatting for the field code, as it may vary depending on your specific mail merge requirements.