Can you add attachment to mail merge

Yes, you can add attachments to a mail merge in Microsoft Word. Here's how:

Method 1: Using the "Insert" tab

1. Open your mail merge document in Microsoft Word.
2. Go to the "Insert" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on "Attach File" in the "Links" group.
4. Select the file you want to attach from your computer.
5. Click "Insert" to add the attachment.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 for each attachment you want to add.
7. In the mail merge document, you can insert a merge field for the attachment by clicking on "Insert Merge Field" and selecting "Attachment" from the list.
8. In the "Merge Field" dialog box, select the attachment you want to insert and click "OK".

Method 2: Using the "Mail Merge" tab

1. Open your mail merge document in Microsoft Word.
2. Go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on "Select Recipients" and select your recipient list.
4. Click on "Finish & Merge" and select "Edit Individual Documents".
5. In the "Mail Merge" dialog box, click on the "Attachments" tab.
6. Click on "Add Attachment" and select the file you want to attach from your computer.
7. Repeat steps 6 for each attachment you want to add.
8. Click "OK" to merge the documents with the attachments.

Tips and Variations

• You can also add attachments using VBA code or using a third-party add-in.
• If you're using a large number of attachments, you may want to consider using a separate folder or database to store them.
• You can also use conditional logic to add attachments based on specific conditions, such as the recipient's location or industry.
• If you're sending the mail merge documents electronically, you may want to consider using a file-sharing service or email client that supports attachments.