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Update, remove, or replace data source files
To update data source files, edit and save the data source file in comma- or tab-delimited format, and then choose
Update Data Source from the Data Merge panel.
The changes will be reflected in the Data Merge panel. If the changes are not reflected in the document after
updating, deselect Preview to turn it off, and then select Preview again to turn it back on.
To remove the connection to the data source file, choose Remove Data Source from the Data Merge panel menu.
To switch to a new data source file, choose Select Data Source from the Data Merge panel menu, and then specify
the new data source file. InDesign may not recognize some of the fields. In this situation, its best to delete and
reinsert placeholder fields.
If you generate a merged document from a target document in which data fields appeared on master pages, you can
update the data fields in the merged document.
Preview records in the target document
Before you merge the target document and data source file, its a good idea to preview the records to make sure that
field data will appear properly when the information is merged. When you preview records, the Data Merge panel
displays actual data from the data source file instead of the field placeholders. For example, instead of seeing
<<Company>>, you might see Adobe Systems, Inc. You can use the navigation buttons on the Data Merge panel to cycle
through the records.
If you find problems with any of the records, such as typographical errors or extra spaces, it is recommended that you
edit the source file in its original application. (See
About data source files.)
1 Click Preview at the bottom of the Data Merge panel, or choose Preview from the Data Merge panel menu.
2 Click the navigation buttons to cycle through data from different records.
To go to a specified record, click the navigation buttons at the bottom of the panel. You can also type the number of the
record you want to preview in the navigation text box at the bottom of the panel, and then press Enter or Return.
Switching preview on or off
Some issues may arise or correct themselves when you switch between previewing modes. Keep the following in mind:
Placeholders replace the preview content when the Preview Record option is not selected. If you delete an image as
well as the frame containing the image, or delete a whole text string, when you deselect the Preview Record option,
the placeholders will not appear as they have also been removed.
Changes in the Content Placement Options dialog box are not reflected until you click OK. Also, if the Preview
Record option is selected, the data will not reflect the updated placement settings until you deselect and select the
option again.
If you try to save the document in preview mode, you will receive a message prompting you to turn off preview mode
before saving your document.
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