Mail merge 2000

A blast from the past!

Mail merge is a feature in Microsoft Word that allows you to combine a main document with a data source, such as a spreadsheet or database, to create multiple versions of the document with unique information. Here's a brief overview of how to use mail merge in Microsoft Word 2000:

Step 1: Create a main document

Open Microsoft Word 2000 and create a new document. This will be the main document that you'll use as the template for your mail merge.

Step 2: Create a data source

Create a data source, such as a spreadsheet or database, that contains the information you want to use in your mail merge. For example, you might create a spreadsheet with names, addresses, and other information.

Step 3: Set up the mail merge

To set up the mail merge, follow these steps:

  1. Open the main document you created in Step 1.
  2. Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Mail Merge" from the drop-down menu.
  3. In the "Mail Merge" dialog box, select the data source you created in Step 2.
  4. Choose the fields you want to use in your mail merge. For example, you might choose "Name" and "Address" from your data source.
  5. Click "OK" to set up the mail merge.

Step 4: Merge the data

Once you've set up the mail merge, you can merge the data into your main document. To do this:

  1. Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Mail Merge" from the drop-down menu.
  2. In the "Mail Merge" dialog box, select the data source you created in Step 2.
  3. Choose the fields you want to use in your mail merge. For example, you might choose "Name" and "Address" from your data source.
  4. Click "Merge" to merge the data into your main document.

Step 5: Review and edit

Once you've merged the data, you can review and edit the resulting documents. You can use the "Find and Replace" feature to search for and replace specific text, or you can use the "Format" menu to adjust the layout and formatting of the documents.

Tips and tricks

Here are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind when using mail merge in Microsoft Word 2000: