Can you add attachments to mail merge in word

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

Method 1: Using the "Insert" tab

  1. Open your Word document and go to the "Insert" tab in the ribbon.
  2. Click on "Attach File" in the "Links" group.
  3. Select the file you want to attach from your computer.
  4. Click "Insert" to insert the file into your document.
  5. To add the attachment to the mail merge, select the text or placeholder where you want the attachment to appear.
  6. Right-click on the selected text and choose "Insert Merge Field" (or use the "Insert Merge Field" button in the "Mailings" tab).
  7. In the "Insert Merge Field" dialog box, select the field that corresponds to the attachment (e.g. "Attachment 1").
  8. Repeat steps 4-7 for each attachment you want to add.

Method 2: Using the "Mailings" tab

  1. Open your Word document and go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
  2. Click on "Select Recipients" and then "Use an Existing List" to select your recipient list.
  3. Click on "Finish & Merge" and then "Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard".
  4. In the "Mail Merge Wizard", select "Attachments" as the "Merge to" option.
  5. Click "Next" and then "Browse" to select the file you want to attach.
  6. Click "Insert" to insert the file into your document.
  7. Repeat steps 5-6 for each attachment you want to add.

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