MailMergeFields.Add method (Word)
Returns a MailMergeField object that represents a mail merge field added to the data source document.
Syntax
expression.Add (Range, Name)
expression Required. A variable that represents a 'MailMergeFields' collection.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range | Required | Range | The range where you want the field to appear. This field replaces the range, if the range isn't collapsed. |
| Name | Required | String | The name of the field. |
Return value
MailMergeField
Example
This example replaces the selection with a mail merge field named MiddleInitial.
ActiveDocument.MailMerge.Fields.Add Range:=Selection.Range, _
Name:="MiddleInitial"
See also
MailMergeFields Collection Object
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