How to edit mail merge fields in word 2013

To edit mail merge fields in Word 2013, follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Mail Merge Wizard

  1. Open your Word 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. In the wizard, select "Use an existing list" and choose your data source (e.g., an Excel spreadsheet or a database).
  4. Click "Next" and then "Edit Recipient List" to open the recipient list.
  5. In the recipient list, click on a recipient's name to select it.
  6. In the "Fields" pane, click on the field you want to edit (e.g., "First Name").
  7. Click on the "Edit" button next to the field to open the "Field Properties" dialog box.
  8. Make your changes to the field (e.g., change the field name or format).
  9. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Method 2: Using the "Insert Merge Field" Dialog Box

  1. Open your Word document and place your cursor where you want to insert the mail merge field.
  2. Go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon and click on "Insert Merge Field".
  3. In the "Insert Merge Field" dialog box, select the field you want to edit from the list of available fields.
  4. Click "Insert" to insert the field into your document.
  5. Right-click on the inserted field and select "Edit Field" to open the "Field Properties" dialog box.
  6. Make your changes to the field (e.g., change the field name or format).
  7. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Method 3: Using the "Mail Merge Fields" Pane

  1. Open your Word document and go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
  2. Click on "Show Merge Fields" to open the "Mail Merge Fields" pane.
  3. In the pane, select the field you want to edit by clicking on it.
  4. Right-click on the selected field and select "Edit Field" to open the "Field Properties" dialog box.
  5. Make your changes to the field (e.g., change the field name or format).
  6. Click "OK" to save your changes.

In all three methods, you can also use the "Field Properties" dialog box to edit the field's properties, such as its name, format, and data type.