Can't format REF field (format first letter, use * CHARFORMAT doesn't work)

[Blaq]

I've learned the difference between * MERGEFORMAT and * CHARFORMAT, but can't seem to manually format a cross-reference field. I'm using Office Pro Plus 2013. Here are my steps:

• Insert a cross-reference



• Reveal field codes
• Add the * CHARFORMAT switch
• Select the space between "{" and "REF"
• Format it (e.g. font color = red)
• Hide field codes

The field will not appear in red. (Note: there is no * MERGEFORMAT switch at any point in these steps.)

What am I doing wrong? Thanks.

[Charles Kenyon]

The space does not count. Format REF or at least the "R."

Using Fields in Microsoft Word
The Difference between MergeFormat and CharFormat switches by Charles Kenyon

[Blaq]

AHA! I needed to update the field after formatting the "R". Thanks for your help.

[Charles Kenyon]

You are welcome.


(I usually press the F9 to update before toggling back to display field results.)