How do I do a fax merged broadcast?
The process is the same as for normal broadcasting, but:
- The document supplied must be in Microsoft Word 97-2003 .doc or Microsoft Word .docx format. This format can be saved from Microsoft Word by selecting it from the "Save as type" drop-down box in the "Save As" dialog box.
- You insert merge fields into your document by inserting a special code. For example, for a field called FirstName:
<mf:FirstName>
The fields are case insensitive, and can use any name, as long as the name consists only of letters, numbers and underscores ("_").
- The fax list that you wish you upload for your broadcast must contain the fax merge data. For each merge field you use in your document, there must be a column in the spreadsheet with the same name.
Please note that a fax merge is charged differently from a normal broadcast. To check how much you are charged per page for a normal broadcast or a fax merge, click "Your Account" at the top and then "view details" next to your current plan, as listed on that page.
For more information on scheduling your merged broadcast, please take a moment to visit our getting started with fax broadcasting article.
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