Can you do a mail merge via outlook online

Outlook Online does not have a built-in mail merge feature like Microsoft Word or Excel. However, you can use a workaround to achieve a similar result using Outlook Online's email templates and some creative scripting. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Using Outlook Online's Email Templates

1. Create a new email in Outlook Online and compose the email as you would normally.
2. Use placeholders for the dynamic information you want to insert, such as {Name}, {Address}, etc.
3. Save the email as a template by clicking on the three dots next to the "Send" button and selecting "Save as template."
4. Name the template and save it to your Outlook Online account.
5. To send the email, go to the "New Email" page and select the template you created.
6. Fill in the dynamic information using the "Insert" menu or by typing it in manually.
7. Send the email as you normally would.

Method 2: Using a Third-Party Add-in or Script

1. Install a third-party add-in like Mail Merge for Outlook (available for Outlook Online) or use a script like AutoIt or PowerShell.
2. Create a CSV file containing the data you want to use for the mail merge.
3. Use the add-in or script to read the CSV file and populate the email template with the dynamic information.
4. Send the email using the add-in or script.

Some popular third-party add-ins for Outlook Online include:

• Mail Merge for Outlook (free)
• Outlook Mail Merge (paid)
• AutoIt (free, requires scripting knowledge)

Limitations

Keep in mind that Outlook Online's email templates have limitations compared to traditional mail merge tools:

• You can only use placeholders for text, not images or attachments.
• You can't use complex logic or conditional statements to control the mail merge.
• You're limited to sending emails one at a time, rather than in bulk.

If you need more advanced mail merge capabilities, you may want to consider using Microsoft Word or Excel, or a dedicated mail merge tool like Mailchimp or Constant Contact.