Adding attachment to mail merge

The joys of mail merge!

Adding an attachment to a mail merge can be a bit tricky, but I'm here to guide you through it.

Method 1: Using the "Insert Merge Field" feature

1. Open your mail merge document in Microsoft Word.
2. Go to the "Insert" menu and select "Insert Merge Field" (or use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + F).
3. In the "Insert Merge Field" dialog box, select the field you want to insert (e.g., "Recipient's Email Address").
4. Click "Insert" to insert the field.
5. Right-click on the inserted field and select "Insert Attachment" (or use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + A).
6. Browse to the location of the attachment you want to add and select it.
7. Click "Insert" to insert the attachment.

Method 2: Using the "Mail Merge" feature

1. Open your mail merge document in Microsoft Word.
2. Go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on "Start Mail Merge" and select "Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard".
4. Follow the wizard to select your data source and merge fields.
5. In the "Write your letter" step, click on the "Insert Merge Field" button (or use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + F).
6. In the "Insert Merge Field" dialog box, select the field you want to insert (e.g., "Recipient's Email Address").
7. Click "Insert" to insert the field.
8. Right-click on the inserted field and select "Insert Attachment" (or use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + A).
9. Browse to the location of the attachment you want to add and select it.
10. Click "Insert" to insert the attachment.

Tips and Variations

• You can add multiple attachments to a single mail merge document by repeating the process.
• You can also use the "Insert Attachment" feature to add attachments to specific recipients or groups of recipients.
• If you're using a template, you may need to modify the template to include the attachment field.
• Make sure to test your mail merge document to ensure that the attachments are being added correctly.