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There are multiple methods that you can use to change the value of an Embedded Data data source, change the data source type of a data source, add more data sources to an object, and delete data sources. You can complete most of these actions by using the Object Properties dialog or by using the on-screen editing functionality or the Data Edit tool.

In This Section

• Changing an Embedded Data Value

  Learn how to change the value of an Embedded Data data source for text, barcode, and encoder objects.

• Changing a Data Source to Another Type

  Learn how to change an existing data source into another data source type.

• Adding a Data Source to an Object

  Learn how to add multiple data sources to an object to create a concatenated data source value.

• Deleting a Data Source

  Learn how to delete an object's data source.

• Editing Data Sources

  As an alternative to using the Object Properties dialog to configure an object's data sources, you can use the on-screen editing functionality to edit data sources in a text object or use the Data Edit dialog to edit data sources in a barcode or encoder object.