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Designing Labels
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Text Wizard - Visual Basic Expression
Select this type of field to manipulate your variable fields with the Visual Basic function. The
result of the expression will be used with the current object on the label. You can define
one-line expressions that must follow Visual Basic programming syntax.
Look at the samples in the dialog box for ideas of what can be done with the Visual Basic
script.
Figure 46 • VB Expression dialog
Expression: Enter the Visual Basic expression. Include the names of the variable fields in the
straight quotes.
Build Expression: Click this button to open the Expression Builder text editor with reference
to frequently used Visual Basic functions.
VB Script Help: Click this button to open the Microsoft help files explaining syntax and usage
of Visual Basic scripting.
Example • The Visual Basic expression functionality can be used for merging text fields or to
perform simple mathematical operations.