How to add a currency field in Writer?

[bblack4jc]

I am setting up a Writer template to use for taking notes at meetings. I would like to insert a currency field so that I can just input the numbers and the decimal places will be in the right place.

Example:
Beginning Balance: $000,000.00
Where the bold represents the field.
When taking notes I would like to be able to input a number such as 2456318 and have it show up as $24,563.18.
I did not see an insert field for currency in Writer so I have no idea if this can be done but it sure would help.

[ajlittoz]

Unless I’m mistaken, you’re talking about Forms. Fields are used to insert the value of the some existing object (bookmark, cross-reference, page number, variable, etc.) at the location of occurrence.

(I know the word “field” is rather ambiguous because it is also used in Forms design to designate a user-editable control. You should have mentioned this form keyword.)

The Forms Controls toolbar has a button labeled More Controls which brings up a secondary toolbar. In this second toolbar, you’ll find a Currency Field which should fit your needs.

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