DefaultFormat

Set Standard Formats for Your Template

The DefaultFormat command in XpressDox lets you define standard formatting rules for numbers, dates, and text fields used throughout a template. Instead of repeating format instructions for every fillpoint, you can set global defaults — making your templates cleaner, more consistent, and easier to maintain.

What Does DefaultFormat Do?

DefaultFormat specifies how values should be formatted by default, without needing to apply formatting on each individual fillpoint. It applies to:

• Dates, e.g. 01 January 2025
• Numbers, e.g. 1,234.56
• Text elements. e.g. converting all values to Upper case

You can still override the default format on individual fields using FormatDate, FormatNumber, etc., if needed.

Syntax

«DefaultFormat(Date,d/MM/yyyy,DateOfSignature,DateOfBirth,DateOfExecution,DateOfSale)»

When to Use DefaultFormat

• To apply consistent formatting across your entire template.
• To reduce repetitive formatting commands on each field.
• To ensure standard output for shared templates across a firm or department.

Summary

DefaultFormat helps you write cleaner templates and ensures consistent output formatting without cluttering your document with repetitive commands. It’s ideal for firm-wide standards and time-saving automation.