Mail merge word 2010 template

A classic!

In Microsoft Word 2010, you can create a mail merge template using the following steps:

Step 1: Create a new document

• Open Microsoft Word 2010 and create a new document by going to File > New.
• Choose a template or start from a blank document.

Step 2: Set up the mail merge

• Go to Mailings > Start Mail Merge.
• Choose Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard.
• Select Letters as the document type.
• Click Next.

Step 3: Choose the data source

• Select the data source you want to use for the mail merge. This can be an Excel spreadsheet, a database, or a text file.
• Click Browse to locate the file.
• Click Next.

Step 4: Set up the merge fields

• In the Mail Merge window, click on the Insert Merge Field button.
• Choose the field you want to insert from the data source.
• Click Insert.
• Repeat this process for each field you want to include in the template.

Step 5: Design the template

• Use the Word editor to design the template. You can add text, images, and other elements as needed.
• Use the merge fields you inserted in Step 4 to insert the data from the data source.

Step 6: Save the template

• Save the template as a Word document (.docx) file.
• Make sure to save it in a location where you can easily access it later.

Step 7: Run the mail merge

• To run the mail merge, go to Mailings > Finish & Merge.
• Choose Print or Email to send the merged documents.
• Select the output options, such as the file format and location.

Here's an example of what the template might look like:

Template:

Dear [First Name],

Thank you for considering our [Product/Service]. We are excited to offer you a [Discount/Deal] on your next purchase.

Best regards, [Your Name]

Merge Fields:

• First Name
• Product/Service
• Discount/Deal
• Your Name

When you run the mail merge, Word will replace the merge fields with the actual data from the data source, creating a personalized document for each recipient.