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Word :  Mail Merge - Step 4

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by Karyn Stille, Your Virtual Software Trainer

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Step 4:  Merging Data with the Main Document

Once the document is finished, you are ready to merge the data source with the document.  The fields will be replaced with the data from your data source.  You can either merge directly to the printer or merge to a file to print later.  You can also preview your documents.  This will allow you to make any necessary adjustments before actually printing or saving.

Be sure that the main document is displayed.  The Mail Merge toolbar displays on the screen whenever a main document is open.

Choose the View Merged Data button to preview the resulting documents on the screen.

Choose the Merge to Printer button to send the resulting documents directly to the printer.

Choose the Merge to New Document button to display the resulting documents in a single file for saving.

Word also allows you to use other data sources that have been created in other applications.  For example, you may have an Excel spreadsheet that already lists all of your employees and their addresses, or you may want to use the Contact list from Outlook.  To find out how to use alternative data sources and get a printable copy of this tutorial, download the free demo of my Microsoft Word Tutorials ebook.

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