> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.agilecase.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.agilecase.com/administrator-documentation/templates/document-template-mergefield-formatting-options.md). # Document Template Mergefield Formatting Options This lesson will show you how to apply different formats to your mergefields when creating a document template. To apply a format to a mergefield, simply enter it as shown in the examples. ### Date Formats * `{ MERGEFIELD CurrentDate }` = 31/10/2012 * `{ MERGEFIELD CurrentDate \@ "MM-dd-yyyy" }` = 10/31/2012 * `{ MERGEFIELD CurrentDate \@ "dd-MMM-yyyy" }` = 31-Oct-2012 * `{ MERGEFIELD CurrentDate \@ "dd.MM.yyyy" }` = 31.10.2012 * `{ MERGEFIELD CurrentDate \@ "dd MMMM yyyy" }` = 31st October 2012 This list shows examples of a date mergefield in different formats. As you can see, the standard format without a string is 31/10/2012. `\@` is used to indicate that a format string follows. Format strings allow you to change the format of the field; for example, `MM.dd.yyyy` will display 10.31.2012 whilst `dd-MM-yyyy` will display 31-10-2012. The month part of the date functions slightly differently: two `M`s will display the month numerically, four will display it in full as text, and three will display abbreviated text. ### Time Formats * `{ MERGEFIELD CurrentTime }` = 21:00 * `{ MERGEFIELD CurrentTIme \@ "h:mmAM" }` = 9:00AM * `{ MERGEIFLED CurrnetTime \@ "HH:mm" }` = 21:00 Time formats are very similar to dates but use `m` to signify minutes and `h` to signify hours. Two capital `H`s will use 24 hour time, whilst a single lowercase `h` with `AM` or `PM` at the end of the format will use 12 hour time. ### Financial Format * `{ MERGEFIELD Case.Custom.AmountOfLoan \# "$#,##0.00" }` = $1,099.50 This numeric format ensures that character placement is correct for financial figures and allows you to display the field in your currency of choice by inserting the appropriate symbol. Copying this format string will ensure all currency fields are displayed correctly. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.agilecase.com/administrator-documentation/templates/document-template-mergefield-formatting-options.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.