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Dynamic hyperlink wtih merge field
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Dynamic hyperlink wtih merge field
Is it possible to create a hyperlink containing a merge field?
I am using the same hyperlink but need to insert a merge field at the end so that it picks up a specific code to direct people to a personalised web page.
I can insert the link with the mail merge directly into the document (which works) but I want to change the text that is displayed and it won't allow me to do that.
Thank you
RE: Dynamic hyperlink wtih merge field
Hi Rowena
When you insert the link using mail merge, does it act like a hyperlink or only view as one?
Kind regards,
Wendy
RE: Dynamic hyperlink wtih merge field
Hi Wendy
It is viewing as a hyperlink but not acting as one. It's the mail merge part that is not being included in the hyperlink.
http://www.gold.ac.uk/welcome/enrolment/timetable/?programme= «Cohort_Reference»
So when I do the mail merge the merge field doesn't work and the above link only works up to the equals symbol.
Thank you
Rowena
RE: Dynamic hyperlink wtih merge field
HI Rowena
You may have to use some VBA to convert it into a hyperlink. Or copy and paste the link as text and not fields.
Unfortunately it won't just turn it into a hyperlink by adding the merge field to the end. It will require a bit more work after that.
Have you worked with VBA or Macros in either Word or Excel previously?
Kind regards
Wendy
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