how do I use shortcut keys in a data form

[Purdyloo]

Upgraded to word 2000 and when I'm in word in a mailmerge document, in the
data form (not the source) i am trying to add a 1/4 sign or a 1/2 or even a
3/4 sign it dosnt work yet it did in my old version can anyone help?

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Instead of using the data form, go directly to the data source, which is
just an ordinary table. You can type there the same as in any Word document.
Alternatively, you can assign keyboard shortcuts to the 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4
characters.