Feature Summary

WPS Writer Mail Merge supports switching records, allowing you to quickly browse different data records during merge preview.

Feature Description

Feature Dimension Description
Member Restrictions None
Version Restrictions None

Steps

Switch Records via the Mail Merge Tab

Feature Entry
Mail Merge tab > View Merged Data button

  1. Click the Mail Merge tab in the top menu bar.

  2. Click the View Merged Data button.

  3. The record navigation toolbar will be displayed, including:

    • First Record button: Jump to the first record
    • Previous Record button: Switch to the previous record
    • Current record number input box: Enter a record number directly to jump to it
    • Next Record button: Switch to the next record
    • Last Record button: Jump to the last record
  4. Click the navigation buttons to switch records.

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FAQ

Q1: Will the document update when switching records?

  • Solution: Yes. Once you switch records, the merge fields in the document will automatically update to the data of the current record.

Q2: How do I quickly jump to a specific record?

  • Solution: Enter the record number directly in the record number input box and press Enter to jump to it.

Q3: Where is the switch record feature?

  • Solution: Click the View Merged Data button on the Mail Merge tab to display the navigation toolbar.

Notes

  • You need to connect to a data source before switching records.
  • The record navigation toolbar is only displayed in the View Merged Data mode.