Add name to mail merge

To add a name to a mail merge, you'll need to use a field merge code in your document. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Assumptions:

You have a Microsoft Word document with a mail merge feature enabled.
You have a data source (e.g., an Excel spreadsheet or a database) containing the names and other information you want to merge into your document.

Step 1: Prepare your data source

Make sure your data source is set up with the necessary fields, including the field for the name you want to merge.
Save your data source file (e.g., Excel spreadsheet or database).

Step 2: Open your Word document

Step 3: Insert a merge field

Place your cursor where you want the name to appear in your document.
Go to the "Insert" tab in the ribbon and click on "Quick Parts" > "Field".
In the "Field names" box, select "Merge Field" and then choose the field that contains the name (e.g., "First Name" and "Last Name").
Click "OK" to insert the merge field.

Step 4: Format the merge field

The merge field will appear as a placeholder with the field name (e.g., "First Name" and "Last Name").
You can format the merge field by selecting it and applying font, alignment, and other formatting options.

Step 5: Preview and print your document

Click on the "Preview Results" button to see how your document will look with the merged names.
Once you're satisfied with the results, click on the "Print" button to print your document.

Example:

Suppose you have a data source with the following fields:

Your Word document might look like this:

Dear [First Name] [Last Name],

We hope this letter finds you well. Our address is [Address], [City], [State] [ZIP].

Best regards, [Your Name]

In this example, the merge fields are:

When you run the mail merge, the names and addresses will be inserted into the document, replacing the merge fields.