documents - word add in - reserved words

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Overview

Reserved words in the Neostella Word Add-in allow users to add dynamic content, variables and logic when creating reusable Word templates

They define how information from the selected context or object is inserted and organized in the generated document.
 

List of reserved words

Reserved Word Description
List Inserts all the fields related to an object as a list.
Table Opens the table configuration to select fields and define the columns to display in the document.
Roles Provides access to context-related roles and the included fields.
When

Opens the conditional configuration to define when content is included based on conditions. Available conditionals:  

  • EQUALS TO / NOT EQUALS TO
  • GREATER THAN / GREATER OR EQUAL TO
  • LESS THAN / LESS OR EQUAL TO
Formula Performs calculations using numerical fields.
Today Inserts the document generation date.
Signature Allows for the creation of a signature field in the template.

 

Prerequisites & Dependencies

  • Microsoft Word Installed
  • Neostella Add In Installed from the Microsoft App Source

NOTE: For more information about  the Add-in installation, visit the article: Neostella add-in Document generator - Installation and Navigation

 

Required Permissions

  • Access to Control Center.  
  • Permission to generate documents.
  • Login to the Add-In inside Word.

 

Limitations

  • The Neostella Add-in is only available for Microsoft Word.

 

Configuration Steps

  1. Open Microsoft Word.
  2. Select the Neostella Document Generator Add-in.
  3. Login using your Neostella credentials.
  4. Select a Tenant.
  5. Choose a Context..
  6. This will open the editor.
  7. Enter the reserved word without changes; this will automatically open a configuration menu.
  8. Add fields depending on the required action. Fields may vary based on the reserved word selection.
  9. Press INSERT to add the configured fields in the template.
  10. To finish, click on PUBLISH TEMPLATE.

*Reference image of the editor in the Add-In