Question

how would you start a mail merge process​

Answer 1

In a blank Microsoft Word document, click on the Mailings tab, and in the Start Mail Merge group, click Start Mail Merge.

Start Mail Merge

Click Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard.

Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard

Select your document type. In this demo we will select Letters. Click Next: Starting document.

Select Document Type

Select the starting document. In this demo we will use the current (blank) document. Select Use the current document and then click Next: Select recipients.

Select Starting Document

Note that selecting Start from existing document (which we are not doing in this demo) changes the view and gives you the option to choose your document. After you choose it, the Mail Merge Wizard reverts to Use the current document.

Select recipients. In this demo we will create a new list, so select Type a new list and then click Create.

Select Recipients

Create a list by adding data in the New Address List dialog box and clicking OK.

New Address List Dialog Box

Save the list.

Note that now that a list has been created, the Mail Merge Wizard reverts to Use an existing list and you have the option to edit the recipient list.

Edit Recipient List

Selecting Edit recipient list opens up the Mail Merge Recipients dialog box, where you can edit the list and select or unselect records. Click OK to accept the list as is.

Mail Merge Recipients Dialog Box

Click Next: Write your letter.

Next: Write Your Letter

Write the letter and add custom fields.

Click Address block to add the recipients' addresses at the top of the document.

Address Block

In the Insert Address Block dialog box, check or uncheck boxes and select options on the left until the address appears the way you want it to.

Insert Address Block Dialog Box

Note that you can use Match Fields to correct any problems. Clicking Match Fields opens up the Match Fields dialog box, in which you can associate the fields from your list with the fields required by the wizard.

Match Fields Dialog Box

Press Enter on your keyboard and click Greeting line... to enter a greeting.

Greeting Line

In the Insert Greeting Line dialog box, choose the greeting line format by clicking the drop-down arrows and selecting the options of your choice, and then click OK.

Insert Greeting Line Dialog Box

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Answer 2

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Mail merge is a process of combining a formal letter with the contents of data base , usually name and address list.

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There are six steps in the mail merge

1. select the document type
2. start the document
3. select recipients
4. write your letter
5. preview your letter
6. complete the merge