Tag Format Properties dialog box

Tag Expression

Type a text string to define the component tag. The string can include regular text, shape data inserted from the Available shape data properties list, and counters.

Sample Tag Value

Displays a sample tag as defined by the tag expression and the counter properties.

Insert Property

Click to insert the shape data selected in the Available shape data properties list in the tag expression.

Shape data can be added to the tag expression multiple times.

Insert Counter

Click to insert a counter in the tag expression.

Multiple counters can be added to the tag expression. However, these counters are not independent and will display the same value in the component tag.

Available shape data properties

Lists the labels for all known shape data in the document. Click an item in the list to select it, and then click Insert Property to add it to the tag expression.

Counter Properties

In the Format box, type or select the number of digits for the counter.

Counter values smaller than the number of digits allowed will display leading zeroes.

Counter values larger than the number of digits allowed will display more digits.