Merge with Outlook contacts

  • Launch Microsoft Outlook program

    • Click Contacts

    • Right-click on the desired contact folder you want to use as a data source for mail merge > choose Properties

    • In the contact folder properties, choose Outlook Address Book tab > select Show this folder as an e-mail Address Book check box > change the name of the address book if desired > click OK

  • Open the Mail merge document > click Mailing tab > go to Start Mail Merge group > click Select Recipients > choose Select from Outlook Contacts…

  • In the dialog box, select the desired contact folder > click OK

  • In the Mail Merge Recipients dialog box, do any of the following:

    • Select specific recipients or all recipients that you want to include in a mail merge

    • Sort records using column headings

    • Select options under Refine recipient list section