Can you mail merge in powerpoint 2016

PowerPoint 2016 does not have a built-in mail merge feature like Microsoft Word or Excel. However, you can still create a mail merge-like effect in PowerPoint using a combination of techniques. Here are a few methods:

Method 1: Using PowerPoint's built-in data sources

  1. Create a new PowerPoint presentation.
  2. Go to the "Insert" tab and click on "Quick Analysis" (or "Data" in older versions).
  3. Select "From a table" and choose a table with the data you want to merge.
  4. PowerPoint will create a new slide with the data.
  5. You can then use PowerPoint's built-in formatting and design tools to customize the slide.

Method 2: Using Excel data and PowerPoint's "From Excel" feature

  1. Create a new PowerPoint presentation.
  2. Go to the "Insert" tab and click on "From Excel".
  3. Select the Excel file containing the data you want to merge.
  4. PowerPoint will create a new slide with the data.
  5. You can then use PowerPoint's built-in formatting and design tools to customize the slide.

Method 3: Using a third-party add-in or template

  1. Search for PowerPoint add-ins or templates that offer mail merge functionality, such as "PowerPoint Mail Merge" or "Merge for PowerPoint".
  2. Download and install the add-in or template.
  3. Follow the add-in's instructions to create a mail merge in PowerPoint.

Method 4: Using PowerPoint's "Text to Speech" feature

  1. Create a new PowerPoint presentation.
  2. Go to the "Insert" tab and click on "Text to Speech".
  3. Select the text you want to merge and click "OK".
  4. PowerPoint will read the text aloud, allowing you to create a mail merge-like effect.

While these methods can help you achieve a mail merge-like effect in PowerPoint, they may not offer the same level of customization and control as Microsoft Word or Excel's built-in mail merge features.