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SmartAddresser 5type. Furthermore, the field "exp_date" is identified as a Date field. These are thethree most common field types that you'll print on a label or report, and each requiredifferent expressions to combine together. If you're unsure of the field types that you'llbe printing, or you get errors like "Invalid Function, Argument, Type, or Count", or"Data/Type Mismatch", you could be dealing with a situation where you are using theincorrect expression for the field types assigned. If you run into issues like this andcannot identify the problem after reading through this topic, do not hesitate to contactthe SmartAddresser 5 Technical Support department, where highly trained technicianscan determine the cause of the problem.Clearly identifying your field types and desired arrangement will make you a much moreefficient list processor and printer, and the Table Designer can help you reach that goal.Adding Character Fields to the Label or Report TemplateFor the next set of instructions, you will be operating from within the Label or ReportDesigner. For instructions on how to enter the Label or Report Designer, see Creating aNew Label Template and Opening Label and Report Templates. Once you are inside ofthe Label or Report Designer, and you are clear on the field types that you'll be printingas identified using the preceding instructions in this topic, you're ready to continue.In the Label Designer, click the Add Field button on the Report Controls Toolbar. Yourcursor will become a cross hair to allow you to draw a precise box that will become yournew field.Position your cursor within the Label Designer where you will want the top left corner ofthe new field to be. Click and hold the left mouse button, and use the ruler guides alongthe left and top edges to drag to the position where you'll want the lower right corner ofthe field to be. Release the left mouse button, and you'll be presented with the ReportExpression window:160