Can you do an IF THEN statement in Word?

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Can you do an IF THEN statement in Word?

On the Insert Word Field:IF screen: In the Field name drop-down, select the field name on which to base the conditional statement. In the Insert this text field, enter the statement to use if the value is true. In the Otherwise insert this text field, insert the statement to use if the value is false.

How do I insert multiple merge fields in Word?

Add individual merge fields

  1. Click or tap where you want the merge field.
  2. Choose the down-arrow under Insert Merge Field, and select a field.
  3. If you don’t see your field name in the list, choose Insert Merge Field.
  4. Choose Database Fields to see the list of fields that are in your data source.
  5. Choose Insert.

How do you finish and merge all records to a new document?

To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Click Edit individual letters.
  2. In the Merge to New Document dialog box, select the records that you want to merge.
  3. Click OK.
  4. Scroll to the information that you want to edit, and then make your changes.
  5. Print or save the document just as you would any regular document.

How do you make an if/then else rule?

If…Then… Else

  1. Place your cursor where you want the conditional text to go.
  2. Go to Mailings > Rules > If…Then…
  3. In the Field name list choose the field from your data source that will determine the conditional text.
  4. In the Comparison list choose a way of comparing the data value.

What is conditional formatting?

Conditional formatting is a feature in many spreadsheet applications that allows you to apply specific formatting to cells that meet certain criteria. It is most often used as color-based formatting to highlight, emphasize, or differentiate among data and information stored in a spreadsheet.

Why does my mail merge keep repeating?

Having multiple copies of the same merge field on the same page can cause the first record to be repeated in all instances of the merge field on that page. Use a Next Record rule beside each instance of the merge field that you want Word to move to the next record. This will force Word to go to the next record.