Different Types of Merge Fields
How to add a Merge Field
Using a Mac
If using Word on a Mac, there is a fast and reliable way of adding merge fields using Word's own merge field function.
Go to
Insert > Field... > Mail Merge > MergeField > Enter the merge field name after the text 'MERGEFIELD' in the below field (do not delete the text) > Click 'OK' (See below screenshots for an example)
Using a Windows PC
If using Word on a Windows computer, there is a slightly different way of creating the field.
Go to
Insert > Quick Parts > Field > MergeField > Keep the Format as '(none)' > Add the merge field name in the 'Field Name' text line > OK
Square Brackets Method
If you are using a different version of Word than in the above examples and cannot find how to enter a merge field, there is another way (however we have found this way to be just a little less reliable) and that is by adding square brackets on either end of the merge field name.
For example:
[[Action_Name]]
Be sure to read our Options page here for information on required additions to merge fields to draw the data you are wanting (e.g. participant information, date formatting etc.)