How do I choose the display format for officials' names?

You can customize how officials' names appear in your emails to match your communication style. 

1. Select your name display preference 

   1. After selecting an advocacy target type, you'll see name format options 

   2. Choose one of the following: 

      1. Prefix and Full Name (e.g., "Sen Elizabeth Warren") 

      2. Prefix and Last Name (e.g., "Sen Warren") 

      3. Do Not Display Name (if you only want to show contact information) 

2. Understand the formatting differences 

   1. "Prefix and Full Name" provides the most formal and complete identification 

   2. "Prefix and Last Name" is more concise but still respectful 

   3. "Do Not Display Name" only shows the contact information you select 

3. Consider your message context 

   1. Choose a format that flows naturally with your email text 

   2. For formal requests, the full name format may be more appropriate 

   3. For casual calls to action, the last name format might work better 

4. Preview how multiple officials will display 

   1. Note that for categories with multiple officials (like US Senators), the merge field will list all relevant officials 

   2. Example: "Sen Elizabeth Warren and Sen Ed Markey" 

5. Confirm your selection 

   1. After choosing your preferred format, proceed to contact information options or insert the merge field into your email