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Adding a period after middle initial

started a topic about 7 years ago

Is there a way in dictionary to add a period after a middle initial, if the field only contains a single letter? Thanks for any help!

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said about 7 years ago

I add the period in my Excel document. Then it will automatically appear in the new/updated record via IOM.

said about 7 years ago

Yes--Omatic helped us with that same thing! Apply a Dictionary and here are the values:

Replacement value is $1. with Regular Expressions box checked. Values to match on is (^[A-Za-z]$) I can send you a screen shot if you need it.

said about 7 years ago

I'd like one, Karen.

said about 7 years ago

Perfect, that is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks Karen!

said about 7 years ago

Karen-Would you be so kind as to send me the screen shot for this? Thank you!

said about 7 years ago

I would paste it right here if I could figure out how! :) Send me an email and I'll reply.

said almost 7 years ago

Here is a screen shot for you ladies!

Keep up the good work,

Allison