I have a text box with several short sentences that are more or less options in a sales proposal. I want to know if it is possible to calculate the dollar amount in each sentence based on a particular number (square footage).

The text box sentence looks something like:

OPTIONAL: 1/2" Thick Clear Glass adds $300.00 plus tax
Sign:_____________________
OPTIONAL: Starphire Low Iron Glass adds $360.00 plus tax
Sign:_____________________

So if the total square footage is 30 sq. ft., in this case the first option is calculated in a simple formula of 30 x $10 psf = $300.00. The second would be 30 x $12 psf, etc.

How do I make this happen in my MS Word doc?

Not enough info. How are you getting the 30? Another textbox? Where does the result go?

BTW: it may be better to use two textboxes, rather than trying to use sentences.

The "30" is a calculation done in excel. It wold be nice to link the two. I could send you the files to take a look at. This might be easier so you could see it. I don't see a way to attach a file here.

When you make a reply, there's a Manage Attachments command button in the Additional Options beneath the (first) Submit Reply/Preview Post buttons. Use that to attach files.

sample is attached. The numbers I'd like to control are in the text box.

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