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Why is my mail merge not picking up all records?
The root cause of the “skipping” behavior during a Mass Mail Merge for labels, is an improperly formatted MS Word document that is used as the source for the Mail Merge template. More specifically, the incorrect placement of the ‘next record’ merge field in the MS Word document can/will cause the skipping behavior.
How do I get rid of the next record in mail merge?
In order to delete the Next Record If Field you will have to make it visible first.
- Press Alt + F9:
- Look for the NEXTIF Field:
- Delete it: See also: Word, Mail Merge. Word, Next Record If Rule (Mail Merge) Microsoft Office Support, Field Codes: Next field.
Can you merge multiple records in InDesign document?
A multiple record data merge can only be produced from a single page InDesign document. Having two or more pages restricts data merge to single-record mode. Everything on the document page – even if it has no data placeholders in it – will be duplicated in the merge process.
Can a multiple record data merge be used?
It is a complex technique that can create great – looking informational design when used correctly. A multiple record data merge can only be produced from a single page InDesign document. Having two or more pages restricts data merge to single-record mode.
How to create a data source in InDesign?
Create the data source file—in the first row, name the fields (use @ in front of the field name for images). Save the file as .csv delimited with comma, or .txt delimited with tabulation. Create a prototype in an InDesign document. Select the data source in InDesign using the Data Merge panel.
Can a document have more than two records?
Having two or more pages restricts data merge to single-record mode. Everything on the document page – even if it has no data placeholders in it – will be duplicated in the merge process.