Independent Practice: Mail Merge Student

Activity

Student Name: Period: Date:

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: MAIL MERGE

Activity 1 Instructions
Use the Mail Merge Wizard to create the Main Document and Data Source shown
below. Two fields will need to be added when creating the new data list (dollar and
number). The underlines throughout the letter are the placeholders. Also, create
mailing labels. Correct all spelling, keying, and formatting errors.

(Current Date)

(Address Block)

Dear (first name)

Your registration fee of $(dollar) for (number) entry(s) has been received for the “Race
for the Arts” 5K Fun Run. The adult 5K race starts at 8:00 am, and the children’s race
starts at 9:00 am. There will be snacks and drinks provided for everyone. Prizes for
achievement will be given to individuals in each of the various age groups.

Please arrive early to get your “Race for the Arts” t-shirt and entry number. Again, (first
name), thank you for supporting the Arts.

Sincerely

Veronica Powell
5K Race Director

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Data Source

Shawn Cooper Ricardo Suarez Eddie Copeland Irene Larison

6219 Maple Crest St. 5440 Braeswood Ave. 7622 Bankside St. 1106 Fallen Oaks Ln.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Morgan Hill, CA 95037

$40.00 $20.00 $20.00 $60.00

two entries one entry one entry three entries
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Answer Key

Activity 2 Instructions

Use the Mail Merge Wizard to create the Main Document and Data Source shown
below. Three fields will need to be added when creating the new data list (lecture,
date, time). The underlines throughout the letter are the placeholders. Also, create
envelopes. Correct all spelling, keying, and formatting errors.

(Current Date)

(Address Block)

(Greeting)

The Museum of Natural Science is hosting a new lecture series featuring three well-
known guest speakers. These distinguished speakers are outstanding leaders in their
respective disciplines. This is a wonderful opportunity for Museum patrons to meet
leaders in the scientific community.

You are enrolled in the (lecture) series on (date) at (time). The admission fee includes
dessert and coffee and a chance to talk with the guest lecturer. We look forward to your
visit.

Sincerely

Janice Matthews
Museum Curator

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Data Source

Mr. Sam Goode Ms. Olivia Humphreys Mrs. Claire Moore Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Myers
7733 Cayton Dr. 4114 Merrimac Dr. 5807 Hewitt Ave. 1988 Beck Street
Columbus, OH 43220 Columbus, OH 43220 Columbus, OH 43220 Columbus, OH 43220
Mysteries of the Search for the Whales Search for the Whales Mysteries of the Universe
Universe
September 12 September 13 September 13 September 21
7:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 7:00 pm