How to Mail Merge Emails in Word (In 60 Seconds)

By Kevin Stratvert

Categories: Tools, AI, Product

Summary

Automate personalized email outreach in under 60 seconds. This simple mail merge technique uses Excel and Word to instantly generate and send customized emails to your entire contact list.

Key Takeaways

  1. Start with a simple Excel sheet of names and email addresses to power your mail merge.
  2. In Word, choose 'E-mail Messages' to personalize the email content with merge fields like First Name.
  3. Preview the results to ensure everything looks right before automatically sending the emails through Outlook.
  4. Word handles the email formatting and distribution, allowing you to send personalized emails in HTML format to your entire list.
  5. The entire process can be completed in under 60 seconds, automating tedious email outreach at scale.
  6. This mail merge technique is a powerful timesaver for any founder, builder, or tech professional managing email campaigns.

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Transcript Excerpt

Here’s how to mail merge in under 60 seconds.  Start with a simple Excel sheet with names and   email addresses. In Word, go to Mailings, choose  Start Mail Merge, then E-mail Messages. Click   Select Recipients, choose Use an Existing List,  and pick your Excel file. Type your message,   then insert merge fields like First Name wherever  you want personalization. Click Preview Results to   make sure everything looks right. When it’s ready,  go to Finish & Merge, then Send E-mail Messages.   Select your Email column, choose HTML format,  select All, and click OK. Word hands everything   off to Classic Desktop Outlook, and your  personalized emails are sent automatically.…

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