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| field | A placeholder that tells Word to supply the specified information in the specified way. Also, the set of information of a specific type in a data source, such as all the last names in a contacts list. |
| wizard | the mail merge task pane appears, when you choose this step by step mail merge option |
| finish and merge | clicking this button will display a menu of choices for completing the mail merge |
| data source | A file containing variable information, such as names and addresses, that is merged with a main document containing static information |
| merge field | A placeholder inserted in the main doc- ument that is replaced with variable information from a data source during the merge process. |
| main document | In a mail merge operation in Word, the document that contains the text and graphics that are the same for each version of the merged document. |
| mail merge | The process of merging information into a main document from a data source, such as an address book or database, to create custom- ized documents, such as form letters or mailing labels. |
| source file | A file containing an object that is insert- ed in or linked to a destination file |