The most common issue with inserting merge fields in a document is getting the correct spacing between the merge fields, particularly with merge fields that are not always present, such as middle initials.

Fixes or workarounds for recent issues in Word for Windows.

To learn how to fix any missing part of your addresses or other fields, see Mail merge: Match Fields. To change the font, size, or spacing of the merged content, select the merge field name and make the needed changes.

Discusses a problem that occurs where you receive a message when you open a Word mail merge main document that is linked to a data source.

Use this topic to temporarily disable a Word add-in, Load or unload a template or add-in program. After you disable the Word add-ins, restart Word to pick up the change before proceeding with the mail merge.

Describes a problem in which Word stops responding when you save changes to a mail merge document.

How to use mail merge in Word to create custom documents, envelopes, email, and labels.

Describes how to restore a Mail Merge Main Document to a Normal Word Document in Word.

Describes how to use the Mail Merge feature in Word to create and to print form letters that use the data from an Excel worksheet.

Use mail merge rules such as fil in, if/then, next, previous, or skip record to customize your mail merge.