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When updating local forms in JIS for use in SMC, any images used such as the state seal or court seal need to be embedded in the form.

Embedding a Seal/Image on a Local Form:

1. Right click, choose "Save link as," and save the file to a drive on your computer: Missouri State Seal  |  Circuit Court Seal
2. Open JIS.
3. Go to CZRLVAR and type in the letter code of the local form, tab and Ctrl/Pg Down to display variables.
4. Select Create/Alter Template from navigation pane on left of screen.
5. Once this process is complete, Edit Template will become available to select.
6. Local form will open in Word for editing.
7. If you double click on the seal/image and it opens in another window, then it is not embedded. Delete this image.
8. Select Insert > Pictures (locate the image/seal from the saved location on your computer) and then select Insert.
9. Resize to fit the area on form and make any other needed adjustments.
10. Double click on the seal/image to ensure it is now embedded in the document.
11. Repeat for all seals/images on the form.
12. Save and close document.