NEW Outlook’s Mail Merge - Safe way to communicate

Key insights

• Mail Merge in New Outlook: The new Mail Merge feature, coming fully by late 2025, lets users send personalized bulk emails directly from Outlook for Windows and the web. This removes the need for Word and Excel in the process.
   
• Personalization and Privacy: Users can easily add personalized fields like names or job titles to each email. Each recipient only sees their own message, thanks to built-in privacy features similar to BCC.
   
• Simplified Workflow: The process is now inside Outlook with a "Start Mail Merge" button. There’s no need to switch between apps or deal with complex data files, making it faster and easier.
   
• Native Integration: Unlike older methods that relied on Word, this mail merge is a native part of the New Outlook app. It allows direct importing and mapping of fields without extra steps.
   
• Upcoming Advanced Features: Microsoft will soon add advanced options for better personalization, data import, and formatting. These improvements aim to match or exceed classic mail merge capabilities by late 2025.
   
• Productivity Boost: This tool helps professionals send bulk emails efficiently while protecting recipients’ privacy. It offers a modern interface that supports business communication needs without exposing email lists.
   

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