How to begin a mail merge in word

To begin a mail merge in Microsoft Word, follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a new document

Open Microsoft Word and create a new document by going to File > New or by pressing Ctrl + N.
Choose a template or start from a blank document.

Step 2: Set up your data source

A mail merge requires a data source, which is a list of information that you want to use to personalize your letters or documents. This can be a spreadsheet, a database, or a text file.
Create a new spreadsheet or open an existing one that contains the data you want to use for your mail merge. For example, if you're sending letters to customers, your spreadsheet might contain columns for name, address, and order information.

Step 3: Create a mail merge document

In your Word document, go to Mailings > Start Mail Merge > Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard.
The Mail Merge Wizard will guide you through the process of creating a mail merge document.
Choose the type of document you want to create (e.g., letters, envelopes, labels, or directories).

Step 4: Select your data source

Step 5: Choose the fields to use

In the next step, you'll choose the fields from your data source that you want to use in your mail merge document.
Click on the Fields button to open the Field dialog box.
Select the fields you want to use (e.g., name, address, order information).
Click OK to close the Field dialog box.

Step 6: Design your mail merge document

In the Mail Merge Wizard, you'll see a preview of your mail merge document.
Use the tools in the Mailings tab to design your document, including inserting fields, formatting text, and adding images.
Click Next to continue.

Step 7: Preview and print your mail merge document

In the final step, you'll preview your mail merge document and make any necessary changes.
Once you're satisfied with your document, click Finish & Merge to print or save your document.

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