Thanks. Are you saying I need to put the switch at the end? If not, please explain how what you have differs from what I have?

Also, when you say update the field, can you tell me what sequence I should use? I entered the switch as you have it, { MERGEFIELD ContribTotalAmount \# $,0.00 }, then saved the doc. Then I right-clicked, clicked Update Field, and it goes back to $1,000 without the .00. Toggling field codes reveals it to be { MERGEFIELD \# $,0 ContribTotalAmount } - right back to what I had before. Are you using office 2013?

I appreciate your help.