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You can use the Rules feature in Word on a custom form in order to print the word "and" in-between the borrower and co-borrower name when there is a co-borrower present. The instructions below create a "Dear <Borrower> and <Co-borrower>" greeting where the word "and" does not appear unless a Co-Borrower is present.
Inserting "and" between the borrower and co-borrowers first name when the co-borrower is present.
- In the Navigation Panel, click the Templates tab.
- Select Custom Forms/Letters/Email.
- Open the custom form.
- Insert the borrower and co-borrower name merge fields.
- Place the cursor in between the borrower and co-borrower's name where you want "and" to print. Don't forget to insert a space so it does not merge together with any of the borrower names.
(In this example, the cursor is between the borrower's last name and co-borrower's first name.) - From the Mailings tab, select Rules > If..Then..Else
- In the Insert Word Field: IF window, go to the Field name dropdown list and select PNT_150.
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- In the Comparison dropdown list select is not blank.
- Click in the Insert this text field and type and or &.
- Complete editing the Custom Form as usual. When you print the custom form from a loan file, the "and" or "&" symbol will only print if there is a co-borrower entered in the loan file.