WD: Mail Merge Using a Microsoft Access Parameter QueryLast reviewed: February 4, 1998Article ID: Q155487 |
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SYMPTOMSThis article describes how to merge a Word document with a Microsoft Access database using a Parameter Query.
MORE INFORMATIONA Microsoft Access parameter query extends the flexibility of other Microsoft Access queries by prompting the user to enter certain criteria each time the query is run. This article assumes that there is a proper Access Parameter Query in Access. For information on Parameter Queries, see the "More Information" section at the end of this article. To merge a Word document with a Microsoft Access query using a Parameter Query, use the following steps:
the OK or Open button. A Microsoft Access dialog box is displayed. If the dialog box does not appear and Word doesn't seem to be responding, press the ALT+TAB keys once. The parameter query prompt dialog box should now appear. as usual. MORE INFORMATIONFor more information on how to create a Microsoft Access Parameter Query, see Microsoft Access Help.
In Microsoft Access 97For more information about Parameter Queries, click the Office Assistant, type "Parameter Queries," click Search, and then click to view "Parameter Queries." NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If Microsoft Access Help is not installed on your computer, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
ARTICLE-ID: Q120802 TITLE : Office: How to Add/Remove a Single Office Program or Component In Microsoft Access 7.0
In Microsoft Access 2.0
REFERENCESFor additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
ARTICLE-ID: Q141922 TITLE : How to Start a Mail Merge ARTICLE-ID: Q141992 TITLE : How to Create Mailing Labels Using the Mail Merge Feature ARTICLE-ID: Q141991 TITLE : How to Create Envelopes Using Mail Merge ARTICLE-ID: Q121109 TITLE : Font Changes During Mail Merge ARTICLE-ID: Q105745 TITLE : Unable to See List of Merge Fields |
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