Use HTML to Format Plain-Text Resources

HotDocs Version:HD6, HD2005, HD2006, HD2007, HD2008, HD2009
Word Processor:Microsoft Word, WordPerfect
Added to Knowledge Base:June 2006

Frequently you want to format the text in a plain-text resource. This may include underlining, bolding, or italicizing key words or phrases. To do this, you can use simple HTML codes.

Note: Before attempting to use HTML to format your resource, it helps to have an understanding of basic HTML coding. Also, it is recommended you use only those HTML codes that change the appearance of the text in the resource (such as fonts, colors, and style). Any HTML coding beyond this may not be supported by HotDocs.
Note: Starting with HotDocs 2006, you can use dot codes to format text in resources, prompts, dialog element text, and so forth. See the HotDocs Help for details.

To format plain text resources using HTML

  1. Create a variable.
  2. At the Variable Editor, click the Resource tab.
  3. Click the Resource type drop-down button and choose Plain Text from the list.
  4. In the Text box, enter your resource. Format the text with HTML codes, such as the following:
    • <FONT COLOR=RED></FONT>
    • <B></B>
    • <I></I>
    • <U></U>
  5. Click Test and view the resource to make sure it is formatted correctly.