>Hi:
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>I would like to make a report with merge fields that are formatted (bold, italic, etc) in a paragraph as shown in the attached image (merged fields are highlighted). I do not want to use Microsoft Word because it is slower than running a report in VFP. I have made the paragraph and formatted the words that have to be formatted and made a .rtf file but now I do not know how to go further to have it shown in a report. If anyone knows or have another solution, I will appreciate it.
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You might wanna take look at www.report-sculptor.com
There is sample of text programming with RS at this page;
http://www.report-sculptor.com/community/gallerymenu
(sample #1

In RS Demo project you can also have look at form sample #08

RS is Free.

HTH
Sergio