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Mail Merge Basics
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12th Grade
09/07/2009

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Term
Address list
Definition
a simple data source file stored in acess file formate, which includes the information needed for an address list, such as first name, last name, street, city, state, and so on. 
Term
data source
Definition
the document containing the variable data that will be intrested during the merge.
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field
Definition
one item of variable data, such as first name, a last name, or zip code.
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mail merge
Definition
a process that insert variable information into a standarized document to produce a personalized or cumtomized document.
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main document
Definition
the dcocument containg the standarized text that will be printed on all documents.
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merge block
Definition
a set of merge fields stored as one unit. for example, the adress block contains all of the naem and adress information.
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merge document
Definition
the comtomized document resulting from a merge.
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merge flied
Definition
a placeholder in the main document that marks where and what will be inserted from the data source document.
Term
microsoft office access databass
Definition
a file created with the access program, used for storing information.
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outlook contact list
Definition
the names, adresses, and other information stored as contacts for use in the microsoft office outlook personal information manger program.
Term
record
Definition
a collection if variable data about one person or thing. in a form letter merge, for example, each record contains variable data for each person receiving the letter: first name, last name, address, city, state, and zip code.
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recipient
Definition
a person who receives something
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sort
Definition
to change the order of records in a address list based on the data entered in any column in the list.
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column  heading
Definition
the lable display at the top of a column.
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directory
Definition
a single document listing data source file entires. such as a catalog, inventory list, or a menbership adress.
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criteria
Definition
specfic data used to match a record or entry in a data source file or list.
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filter
Definition
to display records based on whether or not they match specified criteria.
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form letter
Definition
letter created with merged data; main document
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customized merge fields
Definition
change field names, delete unused fields, or add fields specfic to your needs.
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mail merge wizard
Definition
guides you through the mail merge process
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