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A2 IT Mail merge
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- 1Mail mergeThe automatic addition of data, such as names and addresses, from a source file into a master document, such as a letter
- 2Source fileThe file containing the data that will be merged into the master document
- 3Master documentThe main document that will be used for all records
- 4FieldA category of information
- 5PromptA question asked to the user which requires a response
- 6FilterSelecting records from the source file based on conditions
- 7Why we use mail mergeOnly one template needed - saves time creating multiple letters by hand
Easier to proof read one letter
Can display different text for different criteria
Same template can be used repeatedly - 8Drawbacks of mail mergeFeels generic to recipients
Data source needs to be kept up to date
Editing fields may cause errors
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- AS level IT Flashcards on A2 IT Mail merge, created by Sean Byrne on 29/01/2018.
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