find and delete mergefield in existing word document

[Martin Bach]

Hi,

I'd like to find and delete a MergeField in an existing Word Document.

The Mergefield always has the Name "sbw2".

Alternatively I would like to rename this Mergefield to "sbw".

Is this possible?

Thank You in advance

[Vijay Ramachandran]

Hi Martin,

Thank you for using Syncfusion products.

Yes, you can remove or rename particular merge field from the Word document using WordDocument.Find() method. We have prepared the sample to meet your requirement, please find the sample from below link and let us know if it helps.
http://www.syncfusion.com/downloads/support/forum/128918/ze/RenameOrRemoveMergeField-1187639448.zip

In the above sample we have done following things:

  1. Finds the merge field (“test”) which should remove from template document.
  2. Remove this merge field from its owner child entities list collection.
  3. Finds the merge field (“sbw2”) which name should modify.
  4. Change the name of the field as (“sbw”) using WField.FieldName property.

Let us know if you have any concern.

Regards,
Vijay R

[Martin Bach]

thank you very much!

works like a charm!

[Vijay Ramachandran]

Hi Martin,

Thank you for your update.

We are happy to hear that the provide solution solved your problem. Please let us know if you have any other questions. We will be happy to assist you as always.

Regards,
Vijay R