Add a new field to mail merge

To add a new field to a mail merge in Microsoft Word, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the "Insert Merge Field" button

  1. Open your Word document and go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
  2. Click on the "Insert Merge Field" button in the "Write & Insert Fields" group.
  3. In the "Insert Merge Field" dialog box, select the field you want to add from the list of available fields.
  4. Click "OK" to insert the field into your document.

Method 2: Using the "Fields" button

  1. Open your Word document and go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
  2. Click on the "Fields" button in the "Write & Insert Fields" group.
  3. In the "Fields" dialog box, select "Merge Field" from the list of field types.
  4. In the "Field name" box, enter the name of the new field you want to add.
  5. Click "OK" to insert the field into your document.

Method 3: Using the "Quick Parts" feature

  1. Open your Word document and go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
  2. Click on the "Quick Parts" button in the "Write & Insert Fields" group.
  3. In the "Quick Parts" dialog box, select "Merge Field" from the list of available parts.
  4. In the "Field name" box, enter the name of the new field you want to add.
  5. Click "OK" to insert the field into your document.

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