Can i save a mail merge as separate documents

Yes, you can save a mail merge as separate documents. Here are a few ways to do it:

Method 1: Using Microsoft Word's built-in feature

1. After completing the mail merge, go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
2. Click on "Finish & Merge" and then select "Edit Individual Documents" from the dropdown menu.
3. Word will create a new document for each recipient, with the merged data inserted.
4. You can then save each document as a separate file by clicking on "File" > "Save As" and selecting a location and file name.

Method 2: Using a macro

1. You can use a macro to automate the process of saving each document as a separate file. Here's an example VBA code you can use:

   Sub SaveMailMergeDocuments()
    Dim doc As Document
    Dim i As Integer
   
    For i = 1 To Mailings.GetRecordCount
        Set doc = Mailings.GetRecord(i)
        doc.SaveAs "C:\Path\To\Saved\Documents\" & i & ".docx"
    Next i
   End Sub

2. Open the Visual Basic Editor by pressing Alt+F11 or by navigating to "Developer" > "Visual Basic" in the ribbon.

3. Create a new module by clicking on "Insert" > "Module" and paste the code into the module.

4. Run the macro by clicking on "Run" > "Run Sub/User Form" or by pressing F5.

5. The macro will save each document as a separate file in the specified location.

Method 3: Using a third-party add-in

1. There are several third-party add-ins available that can help you save a mail merge as separate documents. For example, you can use the "Mail Merge Manager" add-in, which allows you to save each document as a separate file with a single click.
2. To use an add-in, you'll need to download and install it from the developer's website. Then, follow the add-in's instructions to configure and use it.

I hope these methods help you save your mail merge as separate documents!