mail merge

Question 1

mail merge

Answer 1

a word processing feature that allows you to easily create multiple letters, labels, envelopes, nametags, or catalogue documents to group of people as stored in a list in a database or spreadsheet.
- sometimes referred to as data merger, is a feature available in most data processing programs.

Question 2

2 parts of mail merge

Answer 2

• main document
• recipient list

Question 3

main document

Answer 3

It is like a template that contains the text to be used in all of the output documents. It usually consists of a letterhead, text, and an empty space for the recipient’s information.

Question 4

recipient list

Answer 4

It is a database or data source that contains the data to be merged into the output documents. It usually contains a list of names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information.

Question 5

uses of mail merge

Answer 5

• email - sends emails
• directory - used to list down sets of info for each item in your recipient list
• labels
• envelopes - for names and addresses
• letters - personalized greeting