Word Merge Sequence # Rule ( Mail Merge)
In this article I will explain the Merge Sequence # Rule which is used in Mail Merge.
Merge Record # Vs Sequence #
Previously in the article Word Merge Record # Rule ( Mail Merge) I’ve explained about the Merge Record # Rule. The Merge Record # Rule inserts the current record number in the document.
The Merge Sequence # Rule inserts the current record number based on the records selected to be printed:
So basically if we choose to print all the records then:
Merge Record # = Merge Sequence #
But if we choose to skip some records then the Merge Record # might not necessarily be equal to the Merge Sequence #.
Note: Unlike the Merge Record # Rule the Merge Sequence # Rule will not appear until the merging is done.
How to?
After creating the main layout for your document, and creating a List of Recipients move the cursor to the location you would like the Merge Sequence# Rule to insert:
Click on the Rule button from the Mailing ribbon then click on Merge Sequence #:
Note: Unlike the Merge Record # Rule the Merge Sequence # Rule will not appear until the merging is done.
You can download the sample file used in this article from the link below:
See also:
- Word, Mail Merge
- Word, Mail Merge Recipient List
- Word Merge Record # Rule ( Mail Merge)
- Microsoft Office Support, Field Codes: MergeSeq field
- Word, Delete Merge Sequence # Rule (Mail Merge)
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