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== Riverdale Mail Merge Tools == | == Riverdale Mail Merge Tools == | ||
=== Gmail Mail Merge === | |||
Gmail introduced a new mail merge feature built right into Gmail. For simple mail merges at Riverdale, this might be the perfect solution for you. For more information on how to use this, refer to [https://support.google.com/mail/answer/12921167?hl=en Google's support article here]. | |||
=== YAMM (Yet Another Mail Merge) === | |||
[https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/yet_another_mail_merge_mail_merge_for_gm/52669349336 YAMM Add-on in Google Sheets] | |||
If you prefer working with spreadsheets, you might want to consider YAMM. YAMM is often used in conjunction with Google Forms responses or other data driven spreadsheets. For more information on how to use this, refer to [https://support.yet-another-mail-merge.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003400145-Send-your-first-mail-merge-with-YAMM YAMM's support article] to get started. | |||
=== Form Mule === | |||
[https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/form_mule_email_merge_utility/968670674230 Form Mule Add-on in Google Sheets] | |||
If you prefer working with spreadsheets, you might want to consider Form Mule. Form Mule is often used in conjunction with Google Forms responses or other data driven spreadsheets. For more information on how to use this, refer to [https://blog.sheetgo.com/education-processes/how-to-use-formmule-add-on-for-google-sheets/ Form Mule tutorial article] to get started. | |||
=== Autocrat === | |||
[https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/autocrat/539341275670 Autocrat Add-on in Google Sheets] | |||
If you prefer working with spreadsheets, AND want to generate custom PDF attachments, Autocrat might be a good tool to learn. Autocrat is often used in combination Google Form submission triggers, and will automatically send emails with PDF attachments to individuals. You can create a PDF template with placeholders that are then filled in based on label mappings. For more information on getting started with Autocrat, check out our [https://howdoi.riverdale.edu/wiki/Use_Autocrat_with_Google_Sheets howdoi article here]. | |||
=== Microsoft Outlook === | |||
If you are one of the few individuals using Microsoft Outlook on campus, then you can follow [https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/office/use-mail-merge-to-send-bulk-email-messages-0f123521-20ce-4aa8-8b62-ac211dedefa4 these instructions from Microsoft] to get started with Mail Merges. | |||
Revision as of 16:11, 2 October 2023
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| Summary | Learn about mail merge tools commonly used at Riverdale |
| Author | Maintained by Matthijs van Mierlo |
| Help | Get help with this article |
| Status | Up-to-date for the 2023-2024 school year. |
Why Mail Merges?
Mail merges allow you to personalize emails to groups of users. Mail merges are ideal if you want to send similar emails with customized content to different people. Many tools and platforms have mail merge capabilities now. To learn about the tools Riverdale commonly uses and/or recommends, continue reading below.
Riverdale Mail Merge Tools
Gmail Mail Merge
Gmail introduced a new mail merge feature built right into Gmail. For simple mail merges at Riverdale, this might be the perfect solution for you. For more information on how to use this, refer to Google's support article here.
YAMM (Yet Another Mail Merge)
If you prefer working with spreadsheets, you might want to consider YAMM. YAMM is often used in conjunction with Google Forms responses or other data driven spreadsheets. For more information on how to use this, refer to YAMM's support article to get started.
Form Mule
Form Mule Add-on in Google Sheets
If you prefer working with spreadsheets, you might want to consider Form Mule. Form Mule is often used in conjunction with Google Forms responses or other data driven spreadsheets. For more information on how to use this, refer to Form Mule tutorial article to get started.
Autocrat
Autocrat Add-on in Google Sheets
If you prefer working with spreadsheets, AND want to generate custom PDF attachments, Autocrat might be a good tool to learn. Autocrat is often used in combination Google Form submission triggers, and will automatically send emails with PDF attachments to individuals. You can create a PDF template with placeholders that are then filled in based on label mappings. For more information on getting started with Autocrat, check out our howdoi article here.
Microsoft Outlook
If you are one of the few individuals using Microsoft Outlook on campus, then you can follow these instructions from Microsoft to get started with Mail Merges.