Mail merge outlook 365 online

Mail merge in Outlook 365 online! While Outlook 365 online doesn't have a built-in mail merge feature like its desktop counterpart, you can still achieve similar results using a few workarounds. Here are a few methods to help you merge data with your Outlook 365 online emails:

Method 1: Use Microsoft Excel and Outlook's "Insert Data" feature

  1. Create a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel with the data you want to merge (e.g., names, addresses, etc.).
  2. Open Outlook 365 online and create a new email.
  3. Click on the "Insert" tab in the ribbon.
  4. Select "Insert Data" from the drop-down menu.
  5. Choose the Excel file you created and select the range of cells containing the data you want to merge.
  6. Outlook will insert the data into the email body.

Method 2: Use a third-party add-in or plugin

There are several third-party add-ins and plugins available that can help you achieve mail merge functionality in Outlook 365 online. Some popular options include:

  1. Mail Merge for Outlook (by Add-in Express): This add-in allows you to merge data from various sources, including Excel, CSV, and databases.
  2. Outlook Mail Merge (by OutlookTools): This plugin enables you to merge data from Excel, CSV, and other sources, and also supports conditional formatting and more.
  3. Merge for Outlook (by Merge for Outlook): This add-in allows you to merge data from various sources, including Excel, CSV, and databases, and also supports conditional formatting and more.

Method 3: Use a script or macro

If you're comfortable with programming, you can create a script or macro using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) to automate the mail merge process. This method requires some programming knowledge and is more advanced.

Method 4: Use a cloud-based mail merge service

There are several cloud-based services that offer mail merge functionality, such as:

  1. Mailchimp: A popular email marketing platform that offers a mail merge feature.
  2. Campaign Monitor: A cloud-based email marketing platform that offers a mail merge feature.
  3. Merge.io: A cloud-based mail merge service that integrates with various email providers, including Outlook 365.

Keep in mind that these methods may have limitations compared to the desktop version of Outlook's mail merge feature. However, they can still help you achieve your mail merge goals in Outlook 365 online.