Can you do mail merge in word online

Yes, you can do a mail merge in Microsoft Word Online, but it's a bit limited compared to the desktop version of Word. Here's how:

Prerequisites:

  1. You need to have a Microsoft 365 subscription or an Office 365 subscription that includes Word Online.
  2. Your document must be stored in OneDrive or SharePoint.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Open your Word Online document and go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
  2. Click on "Start Mail Merge" and select "Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard".
  3. Choose the type of mail merge you want to perform: "Letters", "Envelopes", or "Labels".
  4. Select the data source: You can choose from your OneDrive or SharePoint files, or connect to an external data source like a database or a CSV file.
  5. Choose the fields you want to merge: Select the fields from your data source that you want to include in your document.
  6. Design your document: Use the Word Online editor to design your document, inserting placeholders for the merged fields.
  7. Preview and edit: Preview your merged document and edit as needed.
  8. Save and send: Save your merged document and send it to your recipients.

Limitations:

  1. Limited data sources: You can only connect to OneDrive, SharePoint, or external data sources that support OData.
  2. Limited field types: You can only merge text, date, and number fields.
  3. No support for advanced mail merge features: You won't find features like conditional formatting, calculations, or advanced data manipulation in Word Online.
  4. Limited formatting options: You may not have access to all the formatting options available in the desktop version of Word.

If you need more advanced mail merge features, you may want to consider using the desktop version of Word or an alternative mail merge tool.