When using WPS Mail Merge, common questions usually involve data source connection, field recognition, and output choices; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
What should I do if I cannot open the data source?
- First, confirm that the 32-bit AccessDatabaseEngine database engine is installed on the device.
- If the issue continues, save the data source again in .xls format and reconnect it.
- Check whether the data table is damaged and whether field names are in the first row.
Why does the inserted merge field not show the expected content?
- First, confirm that the data source has been loaded successfully.
- Check whether the inserted field matches the column name in the data table.
- Use View Merged Data to preview records one by one and confirm the field mapping.
How do I save each record as a separate file?
- Open the Mail Merge tool area.
- Click Merge to Different New Documents.
- Set the file naming information, save type, and save location, then run the output.
How to do mail merge in WPS for invitations, envelopes, or pay slips?
- Mail Merge can be used for invitations, envelopes, pay slips, transcripts, and other documents that need personalized content in batches.
- If each document uses the same structure and only the field values change, Mail Merge is a good fit.
- Prepare a clean data table first, then insert fields and preview the results for a smoother mail merge workflow.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mail Merge | A feature that inserts fields from a data source into a template document in batches to generate multiple personalized results. |
| Data Source | A file that provides record data for Mail Merge, commonly an Excel spreadsheet. |
| Merge Field | A field placeholder inserted into the document that is replaced with actual data during the merge. |
| .xls | An Excel file format that is recommended as a data source format in this Mail Merge workflow. |