A merge field gets formatted with the text block in which it's
embedded. Select the entire text block with the arrow tool, and
select the format you want from the Format menu (in this case it's
probably number, and uncheck the currency option).
And yes, that means you can't format a payment amount as $$ and a
record number as an integer in the same text block.
>Sorry for the rather abrupt comment, folks. I've learned I don't do well at
>2 AM trying to resolve database issues. If anyone can offer any advise on
>why this pesky $-sign keeps showing up, I'll send you heaps of good vibes
>and a card on your birthday.
>
>(It must be something obvious I'm missing.)
>
>
>> I've inserted a merge field (Names: Record Number) into a Payment Letter
>> layout and it gives me a "$" sign (along with the correct value) which I
>> can't seem to eliminate when the letter is displayed.
>>
>> I've tried re-inserting, formatting, etc. and nothing works. Other merge
>> fields display properly.
>>
>> I know this has been discussed before, but it's late and FM Pro's
>> idiosyncrasies are starting to piss me off again!
>>
>> Any ideas, anybody?
>
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