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Mail Merge steps

Basic Mail Merge steps as shown today. Remember, a more detailed set of instructions can be found on the school network….My Computer/Pupil Files/Computing and Info Sys/SG Comp/GPP/Databases

  • Carry out Database search
  • Select file and then export records
  • Create a save file. Make sure .mer is file type.
  • Select the fields that you need and then click on export.
  • In your letter ensure the Mail Merge toolbar is visible.
  • Select “Open Data Source”
  • Navigate to find your .mer file you saved earlier.
  • Select “insert fields” and place merge fields in place of placeholders.
  • Once complete select “View Merged Data” and print the letters.