Hi,
The help info for creating a custom source says to use
[field:Abbrev] – use alternate text (text following || in the field) if found, otherwise use the text entered.
Does this mean the || is in the input field? As in:
input = population schedule||pop. sched.
Yes, that is in the input field.
Sources that use [field] will display population schedule
Sources that use [field:Abbrev] will display pop. sched.
Yes. Just put some spaces before and after the || population schedule || pop sch
I’m still having a hard time understanding this construct. Do any of the built in sources use this? Is there a fuller example available?
This is an example Source Template demonstrating the use of the :Abbrev field option:
In the input field in the Citation Details I have used FULL||ABBREV
If the “||” notation is not used in the input field, then both options just show the input text:
I hope this helps.
Ooohhhh…
I see
Thanks very much for the clear, full explanation.
