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Mail merge certificates, badges and labelsPRO

Put fields like {{Name}} in your text, choose a CSV or Excel list, and get one copy for every row - one to a page, or several to an A4, Letter or A3 sheet with cut marks.

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Mail merge in Desktop Publishing: a course certificate with names from a CSV list, previewed on the page
How it works

Step by step

1

Add fields

Type {{Name}} (or use the { } button while typing) wherever a value from the list goes.

2

Choose the list

Click Merge in the tool rail and pick a CSV or Excel file.

3

Check it

Step through the rows, with the values shown on the page.

4

Save the PDF

One copy per page, or several to a sheet with cut marks.

Help: Mail merge has every option in detail.

Who it's for

Made for

Part of Desktop Publishing Pro. Desktop Publishing is free. Desktop Publishing Pro is a one-off £9.99 upgrade inside the Windows app, bought through the Microsoft Store - no subscription, no account. Try it free for 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

Which lists work?

CSV and Excel (.xlsx) files with a heading row.

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