Free mail merge google sheets
The power of mail merge!
There are a few ways to do a free mail merge in Google Sheets. Here are a few options:
Option 1: Using Google Sheets' built-in Mail Merge feature
Google Sheets has a built-in Mail Merge feature that allows you to merge data from a sheet with a template. Here's how to use it:
- Create a new sheet with your data (e.g., names, addresses, etc.).
- Create a template document (e.g., a Google Doc or a PDF) with placeholders for the data you want to merge.
- Go to the "Tools" menu in Google Sheets and select "Mail Merge".
- Select the sheet with your data and the template document.
- Choose the fields you want to merge (e.g., name, address, etc.).
- Click "Merge" to create a new document with the merged data.
Option 2: Using Google Apps Script
You can also use Google Apps Script to create a mail merge script that runs automatically. Here's an example script:
- Open your Google Sheet and go to the "Tools" menu.
- Select "Script editor".
- Delete any existing code and paste the following script:
function mailMerge() { var sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSheet(); var dataRange = sheet.getDataRange(); var data = dataRange.getValues(); var template = "Your template document URL"; var output = [];
for (var i = 0; i < data.length; i++) { var row = data[i]; var mergedData = []; for (var j = 0; j < row.length; j++) { mergedData.push(row[j]); } var mergedDoc = DocumentApp.openById(template).getBody(); mergedDoc.appendParagraph(mergedData.join("\n")); output.push(mergedDoc); }
return output; }
4. Replace "Your template document URL" with the URL of your template document.
5. Save the script and run it by clicking the "Run" button or pressing Ctrl+Enter.
6. The script will create a new document for each row in your data sheet, merging the data with the template.
**Option 3: Using a third-party add-on**
There are several third-party add-ons available that offer mail merge functionality in Google Sheets. Some popular options include:
* AutoCrat: A popular add-on that allows you to create custom documents and emails using a mail merge template.
* Merge: A simple add-on that allows you to merge data from a sheet with a template.
* DocRaptor: A powerful add-on that allows you to create custom documents and emails using a mail merge template.
All of these options are free, but some may have limitations or require a subscription for advanced features.