Access database doesn t yuse atest version in mail merge

A common issue!

When using Mail Merge in Microsoft Word, it's possible that the database connection is not using the latest version of the database. This can happen for several reasons:

  1. Database connection settings: The connection settings in the Mail Merge wizard might be pointing to an older version of the database.
  2. Database file location: The database file might be located in a different location than the one specified in the connection settings.
  3. Database version compatibility: The version of the database being used by Mail Merge might not be compatible with the latest version of the database.

To resolve this issue, try the following:

  1. Check the database connection settings:
    • Open the Mail Merge wizard and click on "Select Recipients" > "Use an existing list".
    • In the "Select Database" dialog box, click on "Edit Query" and then "Connection Properties".
    • Verify that the database connection settings are pointing to the correct database and version.
  2. Update the database connection settings:
    • If the connection settings are outdated, update them to point to the latest version of the database.
    • You can do this by clicking on "Edit Query" > "Connection Properties" and updating the database connection settings.
  3. Check the database file location:
    • Verify that the database file is located in the correct location and that the file path is correct.
    • If the file path is incorrect, update it to point to the correct location.
  4. Check for database version compatibility:
    • If you're using an older version of the database, try updating it to the latest version.
    • If you're using a newer version of the database, try downgrading it to a compatible version.
  5. Try re-creating the database connection:
    • If none of the above steps work, try re-creating the database connection by clicking on "Select Recipients" > "Use an existing list" and then "Create a new query".
    • This will recreate the database connection and might resolve the issue.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue and use the latest version of the database in your Mail Merge.