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    Word How to Match Complimentary Close to Salutation in Mail Merge

    Hi All

    It's my first time posting to the Word section of the forum, but I'm hoping someone will kindly help.

    I have created a template with the basic fields for the address block and greetings. Is there a way to automate the complimentary close to match with the greeting ie if Dear Sir or Madam to close with Yours faithfully, and if Mr Smith or Miss Jones to close with Yours sincerely.

    Many thanks in advance of your assistance.

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    Re: Word How to Match Complimentary Close to Salutation in Mail Merge

    It's my first time posting to the Word section of the forum, but I'm hoping someone will kindly help.
    Strange statement - not sure I understand why you think things might be any different in this section ...

    Have a look here for starters: https://www.techrepublic.com/article...rd-mail-merge/
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    Re: Word How to Match Complimentary Close to Salutation in Mail Merge

    Hi AliGW

    Many thanks for your reply. Sorry, if my text came across wrong. I meant not offence. I am a complete novice when it comes to Word. I am tatally out of my depth, so sometimes I am unsure if my request has been explained properly.

    Thanks for the link....I will take a look.

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    Re: Word How to Match Complimentary Close to Salutation in Mail Merge

    Absolutely no offence taken! I was amused that you implied in your wording that people might not help you if you were posting for the first time in a new section.

    Let us know how you get on.

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    Re: Word How to Match Complimentary Close to Salutation in Mail Merge

    Thanks AliGW. I will

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    Re: Word How to Match Complimentary Close to Salutation in Mail Merge

    I have inserted a rule that says if the surname is blank "Yours faithfully" otherwise "Yours sincerely".

    Seems to be working on a small sample of data, but will check when I have the full list.

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    Re: Word How to Match Complimentary Close to Salutation in Mail Merge

    Wonderful - thanks for letting us know.

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