Add last name in mail merge word 2016

To add a last name in a mail merge in Microsoft Word 2016, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a new document

Open Microsoft Word 2016 and create a new document.

Step 2: Set up your data source

Create a new data source by clicking on "Mailings" > "Select Recipients" > "Use an existing list". Choose the file that contains your contact information, such as an Excel spreadsheet or a CSV file.

Step 3: Create a merge field

In your Word document, place your cursor where you want to insert the last name. Then, click on "Mailings" > "Insert Merge Field" and select "Last Name" from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Format the merge field

You can format the merge field by right-clicking on it and selecting "Format Merge Field". This will open the "Merge Field" dialog box. You can adjust the font, alignment, and other formatting options as needed.

Step 5: Preview and print

To preview your mail merge, click on "Mailings" > "Preview Results". This will show you how your document will look with the last name inserted. If everything looks good, you can print or save your document.

Tips and Variations

• If you want to insert the first name and last name together, you can use the "Full Name" merge field instead of "Last Name".
• If you want to use a different field name in your data source, you can modify the merge field by right-clicking on it and selecting "Edit Field". This will open the "Edit Field" dialog box, where you can enter the new field name.
• If you're using a CSV file as your data source, make sure to separate the first name and last name fields with a comma (,) or a semicolon (;).