Can recipients see others on a mail merge document

In a mail merge document, the recipients can see the names and other information of other recipients, but only if they are also included in the same document.

Here's what I mean:

1. Recipient list: When you create a mail merge document, you typically create a recipient list that contains the names, addresses, and other information of the people you want to send the document to.
2. Merge fields: You then use merge fields in your document to insert the recipient's information, such as their name, address, or other details.
3. Document generation: When you run the mail merge, the document is generated with the recipient's information inserted into the merge fields.

Now, here's the important part:

Can recipients see others?

In a standard mail merge document, each recipient will see their own information inserted into the merge fields. They will not see the information of other recipients. Each document is unique to that individual recipient.

However, there are some exceptions and considerations:

• If you include a "Recipient List" field: Some mail merge software, like Microsoft Word, allows you to include a "Recipient List" field in your document. This field will display a list of all recipients in the document, which means that each recipient will see the names and information of all other recipients.
• If you use a template with multiple recipients: If you create a template with multiple recipients, each recipient will see the information of all other recipients in the template. This is because the template is designed to be used with multiple recipients, and the information is not specific to each individual.
• If you share the document: If you share the document with others, they may be able to see the information of all recipients, depending on the sharing settings and permissions.

In summary, in a standard mail merge document, each recipient will see their own information inserted into the merge fields, and will not see the information of other recipients. However, there are some exceptions and considerations to be aware of.