Mail merge multiple records on one page

The classic mail merge conundrum!

You want to merge multiple records onto a single page, often referred to as a "batch merge" or "multiple records per page" merge. This is a common requirement in many industries, such as direct marketing, where you need to send a large number of personalized letters or documents to customers or clients.

To achieve this, you'll need to use a mail merge software that supports batch merging. Here are some options:

  1. Microsoft Word: You can use Microsoft Word's built-in mail merge feature to merge multiple records onto a single page. To do this, follow these steps:
    • Create a new document in Word and set up your mail merge fields.
    • Go to the "Mailings" tab and click on "Select Recipients" to choose your data source.
    • In the "Mail Merge" dialog box, select "Batch merge" and choose the number of records you want to merge per page.
    • Click "OK" to start the merge process.
  2. Adobe Acrobat: Adobe Acrobat also offers a mail merge feature that allows you to merge multiple records onto a single page. To do this:
    • Open your PDF document in Acrobat and go to the "Tools" pane.
    • Click on "Prepare Form" and then "Mail Merge" to set up your mail merge fields.
    • Choose your data source and select the number of records you want to merge per page.
    • Click "OK" to start the merge process.
  3. Specialized mail merge software: There are many third-party software options available that offer advanced mail merge features, including batch merging. Some popular options include:
    • Mail Merge Toolkit (Windows)
    • Advanced Mail Merge (Windows)
    • MergePro (Windows)
    • Mail Merge Studio (Mac)

When choosing a software, consider the following factors:

Remember to always test your mail merge setup before sending out large quantities of documents to ensure that the output is accurate and meets your requirements.