How do i do a mail merge in windows 10

A mail merge! A classic task that can be a bit tricky, but don't worry, I'm here to guide you through it.

To do a mail merge in Windows 10, you'll need to use Microsoft Word. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prerequisites:

Step 1: Prepare your data

Open your list of names and addresses in Excel or another spreadsheet program.
Save the file as a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file. This format is compatible with Word's mail merge feature.

Step 2: Create a mail merge template in Word

Open Microsoft Word and create a new document or open an existing one.
Go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon (if you don't see it, click on the "View" tab and select "Mailings" from the "Show" dropdown menu).
Click on "Select Recipients" and then "Use an Existing List" to select your CSV file.
Word will import the data and create a new document with a table containing the recipient information.

Step 3: Design your mail merge template

In the Word document, create a template for your letter or email. Use placeholders (e.g., [First Name], [Last Name], [Address]) to represent the fields you want to merge.
Use the "Insert Merge Field" button (or press Shift+F9) to insert the placeholders. You can also use the "Quick Parts" feature to insert fields.

Step 4: Merge the data

Go back to the "Mailings" tab and click on "Finish & Merge" to merge the data with your template.
Choose "Edit Individual Documents" to create a separate document for each recipient.

Tips and Variations:

To merge data from multiple sources, use the "Combine Files" feature in the "Mailings" tab.
To send the merged documents as an email, use the "Send to Mail Recipient" feature in the "Mailings" tab.
To save the merged documents as a PDF, use the "Save As" feature and select "PDF" as the file type.

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to perform a mail merge in Windows 10 using Microsoft Word.