Mail merge hotmail

A blast from the past!

Mail merge is a feature that allows you to send personalized emails to a large number of recipients using a template and a list of contacts. Here's how to do a mail merge using Hotmail (now Outlook.com):

Prerequisites:

1. You have a Hotmail (Outlook.com) account.
2. You have a list of contacts in a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file or an Excel spreadsheet.
3. You have a template email written in plain text or HTML format.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Create a new email: Log in to your Hotmail account and click on the "New" button to create a new email.
2. Insert the template: Copy and paste your template email into the email body.
3. Insert the merge fields: Identify the fields you want to merge (e.g., name, email address, etc.) and insert them into the template using the following syntax: {{field_name}}. For example, {{name}} would insert the contact's name.
4. Upload the contact list: Click on the "Attach file" button and select your CSV or Excel file containing the contact list.
5. Configure the merge: In the "Attach file" window, select "Mail Merge" as the file type and choose the delimiter (e.g., comma, semicolon, etc.).
6. Start the merge: Click on the "Merge" button to start the mail merge process.
7. Review and send: Review the merged emails and send them to the recipients.

Tips and Variations:

• Use a plain text editor to create your template email, as HTML formatting may not be preserved during the merge process.
• Use a CSV file with the following format: Name,Email,Field1,Field2,...
• You can also use Outlook's built-in mail merge feature, which allows you to create a mail merge document and send it to multiple recipients.
• If you're using an Excel spreadsheet, you can use the "Mail Merge" add-in to create a mail merge document and send it to multiple recipients.

Remember to always follow best practices for email marketing and respect your recipients' privacy and preferences.