How to mail merge pictures in word

Mailing merging pictures in Word involves combining a document with a list of data, such as names and addresses, with corresponding images. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

Prerequisites:

1. Microsoft Word 2010 or later version.
2. A list of data (e.g., names, addresses, and corresponding image file names) in a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file or an Excel spreadsheet.
3. The images you want to mail merge, saved in a folder on your computer.

Step 1: Create a new Word document

Open Microsoft Word and create a new document.

Step 2: Set up the mail merge

1. Go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
2. Click on "Start Mail Merge" and select "Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard."
3. Choose "Use an existing list" and select the CSV file or Excel spreadsheet containing your data.
4. Click "OK" to start the mail merge process.

Step 3: Add the image fields

1. In the "Mail Merge" pane, click on "Insert Merge Field" and select "Picture" from the drop-down menu.
2. In the "Insert Picture" dialog box, browse to the folder containing your images and select the first image file.
3. Click "Insert" to add the image field to your document.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each image you want to mail merge.

Step 4: Link the images to the data

1. In the "Mail Merge" pane, click on the "Link to Data" button next to each image field.
2. In the "Link to Data" dialog box, select the corresponding data field (e.g., "Name") from the drop-down menu.
3. Click "OK" to link the image to the data.

Step 5: Merge the document

1. Click on "Finish & Merge" in the "Mail Merge" pane.
2. Select "Edit Individual Documents" to merge the document with the data.
3. Word will create a new document for each record in your data list, inserting the corresponding images.

Tips and Variations:

• To insert multiple images at once, use the "Insert Picture" dialog box to select multiple files.
• To resize images, use the "Picture Tools" tab in the ribbon.
• To add captions or text to the images, use the "Text" tool in the "Picture Tools" tab.
• To use a different image for each record, use a unique image file name in your data list (e.g., "John_Smith.jpg").

By following these steps, you can successfully mail merge pictures in Word and create personalized documents with images.