Re: How do I replace 1 character with another in field code results?

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Unlink the fields, then use ordinary Find and Replace.



"AWordInNeed" <AWordInNeed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I have a Word document that has Code39 bar codes on it. These bar codes are
> actually mergefields that are formatted to the bar code font. The results
> for
> this field may contain spaces between the strings of text. These spaces do
> not automatically translate to a space in the barcode. The spaces must be
> replaced with "!" which the bar code will then translate to a space which
> is
> then scannable by our equipment. I cannot insert the "!" into the data
> source
> itself. It must be done when the document is generated. How can I
> accomplish
> this? How do I replace 1 character with another in the field code results?
>
> Please note that I am using Word 2002 on the XP platform.


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