Mail Merge

What is the process called that inserts variable information into a standardized document to create a personalized document?

• Mail Merge

• Data Entry

• Document Formatting

• Template Creation

Mail Merge can be used in creating mass mailings by:

• Personalizing each letter with individual details

• Sending the same letter to everyone without changes

• Creating a single document for personal use

• Designing a template for a single recipient

How can a mail merge be created in Microsoft Word?

• By clicking on the File tab

• By choosing the type of mail merge desired then clicking on the Start Mail Merge button in the Start Mail Merge group on the Mailings tab

• By selecting the Home tab

• By using the Insert tab

What is required for a mail merge? Fill in the blank: A mail merge requires a main _______.

• A mail merge requires a main document.

• A mail merge requires a main address.

• A mail merge requires a main email.

• A mail merge requires a main template.

What is required for a mail merge? Fill in the blank: A mail merge requires merge fields and/or merge _______.

• merge records

• merge templates

• merge documents

• merge files

What is required for a mail merge? Fill in the blank: A mail merge requires a data _______.

• A mail merge requires a data source.

• A mail merge requires a data table.

• A mail merge requires a data chart.

• A mail merge requires a data graph.

What is a 'Main Document'?

• A document containing unique text for each version

• A document with identical text and graphics for each version of the resulting merged document

• A document used for personal communication

• A document with confidential information

How can merge fields be entered in a document?

• By clicking on the Insert Merge Field icon and choosing a merge field

• By clicking Address Block or Greeting Line to add a merge block

• Both A and B

• None of the above

To add a merge block, you can click on (a)   .

• Insert Merge Field

• Address Block

• Greeting Line

• Both B and C

What is a Merge Block?

• A placeholder in the main document

• A set of merge fields stored as one unit

• A collection of variable data about one individual or item