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Using the Design Mode
Microsoft Word’s Design Mode is a handy tool to show/hide the content control codes.
Using this function can assist in document creation. It can also help all users in understanding which data inserts from LEAP. For instance, if the document is missing information, you can use Design Mode to check if the text is using fields.
Open Microsoft Word.
Click File at the top-left corner of Word.
Click Options at the bottom-left corner of Word.
This will launch the Word Options window.
Click the Customize Ribbon tab.
Under the Customize the Ribbon section on the right, tick the Developer checkbox.
Click OK to save.
From the Word ribbon, click the Developer tab.
Click Design Mode.
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Please ensure Design Mode is not selected when you are inserting any fields. Design Mode is only for viewing content control codes.
Understanding Content Control
A content control code is in the following format: Matter.PersonActingFullName.
The first part of the name (Matter) is the Table Type, where the field is pulling the information from.
The second part, after the dot, is the field name itself.
So, in the above example, we are looking at the Person Acting Full Name field on the Matter table.
Field Tags
Fields are prefixed and suffixed to allow for easier searching and filtering, and to group items in similar categories so they appear in alphabetical order, making it easier for you to locate Fields and Calculations, and determining which to use when customising your precedents.
Prefix always appear as a button to the right of the field name in colour.
Examples of common prefixes include [Address], [Card], [Matter], [Grammar].
Suffix always appear below the field name in grey.
Examples of common suffixes include (Multi), (Down), (Across), (Hard Return).
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For a full list of Field prefixing and suffixing, please refer to our article Fields and Calculations used in Precedent Automationhere.
Field Preview window to view the value of the Field data prior to use
When you click on a Field or Calculation in the Insert Fields panel, you will see the data value of the Field or Calculation automating directly from the matter you are currently in, displayed in the blue Field Preview window.
This alleviates the need for you to insert the Field into your Word document to see what value it produces, as you will see the data value that will be inserted shown at the bottom of the Insert Fields panel.
This saves valuable time when customising your precedents.
Find Fields Used in a Document
If you are trying to insert a specific field like the address of a Property for example, you would:
In the matter, first check which table contains the field where you entered the address.
After you know which table contains the fields, you can select that table type in Word and then,
Search for that specific field. Preview the data.
Insert the field.
Please refer to the screenshots below for more context.
Open the matter. Check which table contains the field you want inserted in a document.
For example: The Property Address field was entered in the Property table of this matter.
From the Details & Correspondence tab.
Open or create a Word document from the matter.
From the LEAP ribbon, click Editing > select Insert Fields.
This will launch the LEAP Document Automation pane on the right-hand side of your Word document.
Click the Fields tab.
Select the relevant table type that you wish to insert fields from.
For example: Select the Property table type from the drop-down filter.
Toggle the Show Hidden Fields option if required.
Use the Search fields function to search or filter the list for the fields you desire.
For example: Enter "address" in the search field area.
In the blue Field preview box, you can preview to check the data that the field contains.
Place the cursor in the Word document where you want to insert the field.
In the LEAP Document Automation pane, select the field that you have just searched.
Double-click on the field to insert it.
The selected field will be inserted at the cursor's position in the Word document.
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LEAP is not designed to work with fields inside textboxes which are inside headers. The values will not update.
Inserting Content Fields in a Document/Template
Open the matter.
Make sure you're on the Details & Correspondence tab.
Open or create a Word document from the matter.
From the LEAP ribbon, click Editing > select Insert Fields.
A list of available fields will display on the right-hand side of the document.
Make sure you're on the Fields tab.
Under Fields, click the drop-down filter to select the relevant Table Type that you wish to insert fields from. For example: Card or Matter or Property etc.
Use the Search Fields box to search or filter the list for the field(s) you desire.
Toggle the Show Hidden Fields option if required.
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You can collapse and expand the Field Group Tags to easily search for the field you wish to insert.
Place the cursor in the document where you wish to insert the field.
Double-click the field you wish to insert.
The selected field will be inserted at the cursor's position in the document with information populated based on the matter.
Inserting Bookmark Fields into a Document/Template
Open the matter.
Make sure you're on the Details & Correspondence tab.
Open or create a Word document from the matter.
From the LEAP ribbon, click Editing > Insert Fields.
A list of available fields will display on the right-hand side of the document.
Make sure you're on the Bookmark Fields tab.
Click the drop-down list to select the relevant Table Type that you wish to insert fields from.
Use the Search Fields to search or filter the list to the field(s) you desire.
Toggle the Show Hidden Fields option if required.
Place the cursor in the document where you wish to insert the field.
Double-click the field you wish to insert.
The selected field will be inserted at the cursor's position in the document.
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Information inserted into bookmark fields will populate on the matter or card.
Turning on Content Control Field Shading
Open the matter.
Make sure you're on the Details & Correspondence tab.
Open or create a Word document from the matter.
From the LEAP ribbon, click Editing > Toggle Field Shading.
Formatting Fields
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Fields can be formatted within your documents. For example, you may wish to change how the date is displayed or if the text is capitalised or not.
Open the matter.
Make sure you're on the Details & Correspondence tab.
Open or create a Word document from the matter.
Highlight the field you wish to format.
From the LEAP ribbon, click Editing > Format Fields.
The LEAP Format Fields will open in a new window.
In the Field Type section, select the relevant format you wish to use.
In the Format section, select the relevant format you wish to use.
Click OK.
Advanced Coding Types
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As customisation of fields can become quite complicated, what follows is for simple custom fields only. If you need any advanced customisation of your documents or precedents, please contact LEAP.
When there is at least one Question created, the LEAP for Word Add-in will be available through the Add-ins tab at the top of Microsoft Office. It will display all Questions created through the content control tools, as well as a text box to enter the appropriate response.
Inserting a Question Field
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A Question field will ask one in a panel on the right-hand side of your document and insert that answer.
Open the matter.
Make sure you're on the Details & Correspondence tab.
Open or create a Word document from the matter.
From the LEAP ribbon, click Editing > Insert Fields.
Click the Questions tab on the left.
Click New.
Enter the Name of the Question which will be for your reference only (so you can insert the response in the required locations within your document).
Type the question into the Text field.
(Optional) Click next to Text Parameter to enter any parameter details.
(Optional) You can make the Question conditional via Condition. You can set a condition to display or hide the question.
If: Click Select Source to select the condition data source and set the format as needed. Select the comparison option using the dropdown list.
Then: Select Disable or Hide.
Click the Answer tab and select the Answer Type you wish to create:
Text Box
Text Area
Date
Checkbox
Radio Buttons
Dropdown List
Checkbox List
Multi Select Dropdown List
(Optional) Enter the Default Answer Text (if Static is selected as Source) or Default Answer Source (if FromSource is selected as Source).
Click Save.
In your document, place the cursor on where you would like to have the answer to the Question inserted.
Double-click the newly created Question to insert the field.
Inserting Calculation Fields
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Calculations are an advanced feature and will require experience in JavaScript. It is advised to contact LEAP to assist in the use of this feature.
Open the matter.
Make sure you're on the Details & Correspondence tab.
Open or create a Word document from the matter.
From the LEAP ribbon, click Editing > Insert Fields.
Click the JavaScript Calculations tab on the left.
Click New.
Enter the Name of the Calculation which will be for your reference only (so you can insert the response in the required locations within your document).
Enter a Description of the Calculation.
Select a Return Type from the drop-down list:
string: A series of characters as texts.
number: Numbers that can be written with, or without decimals.
boolean: True or false.
array: Represents a collection of elements, e.g. collection of strings, collection of numbers, etc.
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Click next to Calculation Code to view and search for Calculation Code Templates.
Double-click the Calculation Code Template to insert.
(Optional) Click next to Parameters to select the type of parameters you wish to use, e.g. Field, Question, Calculation or Word App Template.
Enter a Test Value for all parameters.
You may also click to edit or to delete an existing parameter.
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If the Parameter Description is too long, you can hover over the Parameter Description to view its full name.
Edit the code as necessary in the Calculation Code editor.
Place the cursor in the code editor where you would like to insert the Parameter.
Double-click the name of the Parameter to insert the parameter.
Click Run Code to confirm or verify your code output via Result.
Click Save to save the new calculation.
Place the cursor in the document where you would like to insert the calculation.
Double-click the new Calculation field to insert.
Inserting Repeating Sections
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A repeating section is a control that contains other controls and that repeats as needed. Use a repeating section when you want to display variable amounts of data on a document.
Open the matter.
Make sure you're on the Details & Correspondence tab.
Open or create a Word document from the matter.
From the LEAP ribbon, click Editing > Insert Fields.
Click the Repeating Sections tab on the left.
By default, the Insert in Table option will be toggled on.
Untoggle if you do not need to insert the repeating section in a table row.
Select the category you wish to use from the drop-down list.
By default, Matter Table is selected.
Use the Search Fields to search or filter the list to the field(s) you desire.
Select the Field or other categories' fields you wish to use.
Place the cursor in the document where you wish to insert the field.
Double-click the selected Field to insert.
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Check Fields
Check Fields allows you to check conditional fields and synchronise them, relinking fields to the document.
When fields are blue you can go to Editing and Check Fields to resolve.
When fields are orange, they are successfully inserting data from the matter.
Select Print to LEAP as default
Whilst generating a template, the following messages may appear:
Objects cannot be created from editing field codes
Waiting for printer connection...
To resolve these, please follow these steps:
Open Windows > Printers & Scanners
Under Printer preferences > Let Windows manage my default printer > Toggle Off
Under Add a printer or scanner > Select Print to LEAP > Set as default
An Example
At the top of a Precedent to send to your Client, you would want to address said Client.
The following setup will work for the following scenarios:
If the Client is a Company with 2 Staff Members, it would show the Trading Name followed by their names.
If the Client is a Company with 1 Staff Member, it would show the Trading Name followed by their name.
If the Client is a Company with no listed Staff Members, it would show only the Trading Name.
If the Client is an Individual, it would show the Individual's name.
Here are some examples of how you would do so:
To insert the Current Date:
Select Table type = Matter
Select Field = Current date
Check Field Preview to view the data that the field contains.
Double click Current Date to insert this field in the desired position.
Insert a field for the Company Trading Name:
Table type = Client
Field = Trading name
Insert a field for the ACN/ABN:
Table type = Client
Field = ACN/ABN number
If the Client is a Company and there are 2 Staff Members
Insert a field for the staff member of the company:
Table type = Client
Field = Mr & Mrs both given names
Inserting Signature Fields into a Letter or Document/Template
To insert a signature field into a letter, document or template, follow these steps:
Open your LEAP Matter.
Make sure you are on the Details & Correspondence tab.
Open or create the Letter or Template you wish to add your signature to.
Microsoft Word will open.
From the LEAP ribbon, select Editing > Insert Fields.
Select Matter from the Fields drop-down, and then select "Person acting - signature".
Double-click to insert the field into your document.
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The signature field information or image is obtained from the Application Settings > Staff Members > Additional Details. Click here to learn more about creating your staff signature.
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This feature is only available in Microsoft Office Desktop applications and not on Microsoft Office Online.
Using the Design Mode
Microsoft Word’s Design Mode is a handy tool to show/hide the content control codes.
Using this function can assist in document creation. It can also help all users in understanding which data inserts from LEAP. For instance, if the document is missing information, you can use Design Mode to check if the text is using fields.
Open Microsoft Word.
Click File > Options at the top-left corner of Word.
The Word Options will open in a new window.
Click the Customize Ribbon tab.
Under the Customize the Ribbon section, tick the Developer checkbox.
Click OK to save.
Click the Developer tab.
Click Design Mode.
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Please ensure Design Mode is not selected when you are inserting any fields. Design Mode is only for viewing content control codes.
Understanding Content Control
A content control code is in the following format: Matter.PersonActingFullName.
The first part of the name (Matter) is the Table Type, where the field is pulling the information from.
The second part, after the dot, is the field name itself.
So, in the above example, we are looking at the Person Acting Full Name field on the Matter table.
Inserting Content Fields in a Document/Precedent
Open Microsoft Word.
Click File > Options at the top-left corner of Word.
The Word Options will open in a new window.
Click the Customize Ribbon tab.
From the LEAP Web ribbon, click Editing > Insert Fields.
A list of available fields will display on the right-hand side of the document.
Make sure you're on the Fields tab.
Under Fields, click the drop-down filter to select the relevant Table Type that you wish to insert fields from.
Toggle the Show Hidden Fields option if required.
Use the Search Fields to search or filter the list to the field(s) you desire.
Place the cursor in the document where you wish to insert the field.
Select the field you wish to insert.
Double-click the selected field to insert at the cursor's position in the document with information populated based on the matter.
Formatting Fields
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Fields can be formatted within your documents. For example, you may wish to change how the date is displayed or if the text is capitalized or not.
Open the matter.
Make sure you're on the Details & Correspondence tab.
Open or create a Word document from the matter.
Highlight the field you wish to format.
From the LEAP Web ribbon, click Editing > Format Fields.
The LEAP Format Content Control Field will open in a new window.
In the Field Type section, select the relevant format you wish to use.
In the Format section, select the relevant format you wish to use.
Click OK.
Advanced Coding Types
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As customization of fields can become quite complicated, what follows is for simple custom fields only. If you need any advanced customization of your documents or templates, please contact LEAP or a LEAP Certified Consultant.
When there is at least one Question created, the LEAP for Word Add-in will be available through the Add-ins tab at the top of Microsoft Office. It will display all Questions created through the content control tools, as well as a text box to enter the appropriate response.
Inserting a Question Field
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A Question field will ask one in a panel on the right-hand side of your document and insert that answer.
Open the matter.
Make sure you're on the Details & Correspondence tab.
Open or create a Word document from the matter.
From the LEAP Web ribbon, click Editing > Insert Fields.
A list of available fields will display on the right-hand side of the document.
Click the Questions tab .
Click New.
The Question Details will be displayed in the window.
Enter the Name of the Question which will be for your reference only (so you can insert the response in the required locations within your document).
Type the question into the Text field.
Select the Answer Type you wish to create:
Text: Text answer or from a particular table type value.
Multiple Choice: List of multiple-choice answers to select from.
Click Save.
In your document, place the cursor on where you would like to have the answer to the Question inserted.
Double-click the newly created Question to insert the field.
Inserting Calculations
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Calculations are an advanced feature and will require experience in JavaScript. It is advised to contact, please contact LEAP or a LEAP Certified Consultant to assist in the use of this feature.
Open the matter.
Make sure you're on the Details & Correspondence tab.
Open or create a Word document from the matter.
From the LEAP Web ribbon, click Editing > Insert Fields.
A list of available fields will display on the right-hand side of the document.
Click the JavaScript Calculations tab on the left.
Click New.
The Calculation Details will be displayed in the window.
Enter the Name of the Calculation which will be for your reference only (so you can insert the response in the required locations within your document).
Enter a Description of the Calculation.
Select a Return Type from the drop-down list:
string: A series of characters as texts.
number: Numbers that can be written with, or without decimals.
boolean: True or false.
array: Represents a collection of elements, e.g. collection of strings, collection of numbers, etc.
Click Edit Javascript.
The LEAP Edit Javascript editor will open in a new window.
(Optional) Click New next to Input Parameters to select the type of parameters you wish to use, e.g. Field, Question, Calculation or Word App Template.
You may also click to edit or to delete an existing parameter.
Place the cursor in the code editor where you would like to insert the Input Parameter.
Click the name of the Input Parameter to insert the parameter.
Edit the code as necessary in the editor.
Click Run Code to confirm or verify your code output via Test Output.
Click OK to close the editor.
Click Save to save the new calculation.
Place the cursor in the document where you would like to insert the calculation.
Double-click the new Calculation field to insert.
Inserting a Conditional Field
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A Conditional field will display information depending on information within the current matter, or responses to questions. For example, you may want different text in your document depending on the answer to a Question.
Open the matter.
Make sure you're on the Details & Correspondence tab.
Open or create a Word document from the matter.
From the LEAP Web ribbon, click Editing > Insert Fields.
A list of available fields will display on the right-hand side of the document.
Click the tab.
Place the cursor in the document where you would like to insert the Conditional Field.
Click New.
The Conditional Field Details will be displayed in the window.
Enter the Name of the Conditional Field which will be for your reference only (so you can insert the response in the required locations within your document).
Enter a Description of the Conditional Field.
Select the appropriate field and click Select.
Enter a Test Value.
You may click Add Empty Value or Add Default Value instead of manually entering a Test Value.
Click Save.
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