mail merge
Mass letter automation
Mail merge is a feature in word processing software that automatically generates personalized documents by combining a template with a data source.
A form letter, for instance, can be merged with a mailing list to produce hundreds of individually addressed copies: We used mail merge to send wedding invitations.
The technique works for labels, envelopes, emails, and any document requiring variable fields like names, addresses, or account numbers.
Preset pattern for reproduction
- fieldsExpanses for cultivation
- placeholdersTemporary substitutes for content
- data sourceInformation origin point
- batch processingRunning queued jobs automatically
workflow · integration · Microsoft Word · Google Docs · spreadsheet · database · CSV · labels
One who receives something
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- greetingExpression of welcome
- customizationModification to individual preference
- addressingSpeaking to or handling
individualized · tailored · segmentation · targeted · dear · personalized · engagement · relevance
Alphabetic characters or mail
- mailingSending via post
- newsletterPeriodic organizational publication
- announcementPublic declaration of information
- invitationRequest to attend
mass mailing · form letter · letterhead · stationery · circular · notification · outreach · campaign
template
Preset pattern for reproduction
- fieldsExpanses for cultivation
- placeholdersTemporary substitutes for content
- data sourceInformation origin point
batch processing · workflow · integration · Microsoft Word · Google Docs · spreadsheet · database · CSV · labels · form letters
recipient
One who receives something
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- greetingExpression of welcome
- customizationModification to individual preference
addressing · individualized · tailored · segmentation · targeted · dear · personalized · engagement · relevance · audience
letters
Alphabetic characters or mail
- mailingSending via post
- newsletterPeriodic organizational publication
- announcementPublic declaration of information
invitation · mass mailing · form letter · letterhead · stationery · circular · notification · outreach · campaign · distribution
- officedesk, desk job, desks, desk lamp, desk lamps
- emailinbox, from, send, to, outbox
- mailletter, letters, email, envelope, postcard
- word processingword processor, WordPerfect, text editor, Microsoft Word, copy
- document editingMicrosoft Word, Google Docs, word processors, formatting, text editors
- Merging termsblend, fusion, convergence, integration, consolidation
mail mergepersonal letter
Individual written correspondence
manual typing · pen and paper · calligraphy · longhand · manuscript
mail mergeform letter
Prewritten mail for many
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