How to open mail merge in google docs
Mail merge is a feature in Google Docs that allows you to combine a document template with a data source, such as a spreadsheet or a CSV file, to create multiple versions of the document with different information. Here's how to open mail merge in Google Docs:
Method 1: Using the Mail Merge button
- Open your Google Doc.
- Click on the "Tools" menu in the top navigation bar.
- Select "Mail merge" from the drop-down menu.
- A new window will open with the Mail Merge editor.
- Follow the prompts to select your data source (e.g., a spreadsheet or CSV file) and configure the merge.
Method 2: Using the "Insert" menu
- Open your Google Doc.
- Click on the "Insert" menu in the top navigation bar.
- Select "Mail merge" from the drop-down menu.
- A new window will open with the Mail Merge editor.
- Follow the prompts to select your data source (e.g., a spreadsheet or CSV file) and configure the merge.
Method 3: Using the "Merge" button in the toolbar
- Open your Google Doc.
- Click on the "Merge" button in the toolbar (it looks like a merge symbol).
- A new window will open with the Mail Merge editor.
- Follow the prompts to select your data source (e.g., a spreadsheet or CSV file) and configure the merge.
Once you've opened the Mail Merge editor, you can:
- Select a data source (e.g., a spreadsheet or CSV file)
- Choose the fields you want to merge into your document
- Configure the merge settings (e.g., formatting, sorting, and filtering)
- Preview and edit the merged documents
Note: Mail merge is only available in Google Docs, not in Google Sheets or Google Slides.