Microsoft KB Archive/26429

Word: Error Messages with Print Merge SET, ASK Instructions

PSS ID Number: Q26429 Article last modified on 03-07-1997

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When a print merge is performed using the SET and ASK instructions in Word, the error message “SET name is also the name of a Data field” or “redefined field name” may appear.

This error may occur because, when performing a print merge using SET and ASK instructions, the field names used in the SET and ASK instructions cannot be included as field names in the data file. The print merge works correctly if you remove these fields from your data file, or change the field name referenced in the SET or ASK instruction.

For more information about the SET and ASK instructions, see the manual as follows: In the Word 5 manual, “User’s Guide to Microsoft Word,” see pages 650-653. In the Word 4 manual “Reference to Microsoft Word,” see pages 294-297. In the Word 3 manual, “Reference to Microsoft Word,” please refer to pages 77-84.

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