Printing letters with mail merge allows you to add customized information to each letter. This can include content such as the recipient's name, address, and greeting. Adding this data can increase response rates.
The process for printing letters with mail merge starts with creating a list of recipients. This can be done from a Microsoft Access database file or an Excel spreadsheet. You can also import information from an external source. For instance, you can download contacts from your Gmail account.
After you have added your recipients, you can start writing the letters. Once you've finished, you can print them. Alternatively, you can send them as an email message. Depending on the recipient's preference, you can use different formatting for the text in the output documents.
Once you have the list, you can edit individual letters or the entire mailing. The main document can be saved as a Word document. Once you've done this, you can preview the letters. You can then switch recipients to view the results. You can also select a printer.
When you're ready to start printing, you can choose your merge options. This may include printing the letter as a single letter or a group of letters. There are also options to sort the mailing list.
You can also print letters with a comma-separated value (CSV) file. This can be used to create labels and individualized letters. You can also import contacts from Outlook or a CSV file.