Add field in mail merge word
To add a field in a mail merge in Microsoft Word, follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the "Insert Merge Field" button
- Open your Word document and go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Select Recipients" button and choose your recipient list.
- Click on the "Insert Merge Field" button in the "Write & Insert Fields" group.
- A list of available fields will appear. Select the field you want to add from the list.
- Click "OK" to insert the field into your document.
Method 2: Using the "Quick Parts" feature
- Open your Word document and go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Select Recipients" button and choose your recipient list.
- Place your cursor where you want to insert the field.
- Go to the "Quick Parts" group in the ribbon and click on the "Field" button.
- A list of available fields will appear. Select the field you want to add from the list.
- Click "OK" to insert the field into your document.
Method 3: Using the "Insert Field" dialog box
- Open your Word document and go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Select Recipients" button and choose your recipient list.
- Place your cursor where you want to insert the field.
- Go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon and click on the "Insert Field" button in the "Write & Insert Fields" group.
- In the "Insert Field" dialog box, select the field you want to add from the list.
- Click "OK" to insert the field into your document.
Some common fields you can add include:
FirstName
,LastName
,Address
,City
,State
,Zip
,Email
,Phone
, etc.- You can also add custom fields that you've created in your recipient list.
Once you've added a field, you can format it like any other text in your document.