Missing Insert database command from Microsoft Word
  • 06 Feb 2023
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I need to use the insert database feature in a Word merge template, but I am missing the feature in Word, how do I add it?


Answer:

  • In Word go to File\Options
  • In the Word options window that opens, click Customize Ribbon on left side
  • In the 'Customize the Ribbon' drop down menu on the right, locate the insert tab
  • In the Insert tab category, Click the New Group Button and add a new group, giving it a name of your choice. In the example below, the word database was used and added to the insert tab category. You will need to highlight the new group and click re-name once its added to be able to name it a name that you would like it to have.

  • From the 'Choose commands from' drop down menu, select "Commands not in the ribbon."
  • Locate "Insert Database" in the list, select it, and click Add to add to the new group you created, here called 'database'
  • Click OK

This screenshot shows the 'insert database' command added under the new category.

After you click ok, you will see the Insert database command added within the insert category:






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