Chapter 15. Data Merge
Data Merge
Microsoft Word’s data merge feature enables you to create mailing labels, form letters, and other documents based on database information. This feature merges fields or categories of information with static text to produce merged documents.
The data merge process uses two special kinds of documents:
A main document contains the information that remains the same for each version of the merged document. In a form letter, for example, the main document would consist of the letter text that appears in every letter.
A data source contains the information that changes for each version of a merged document. In a form letter, the data source would consist of the names and addresses of the individuals who will receive the ...
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