How do I set up "next record" in letter merge

[Dr. Ernest]

I want to do two merge letters per page with the next name and address in
each letter.

I can't see the field codes and can't add "Next Record" as I can in Word.
How can I do that in Publisher without going into Catalogue merge which is
very hard to work with.

I have tried copying <<next record>> from proper word format but that
doesn't work.

thank you
Dr. Ernest D

 

[Ed Bennett]

I can't see the field codes and can't add "Next Record" as I can in
Word. How can I do that in Publisher without going into Catalogue
merge which is very hard to work with.

There are no field codes like there are in Word, as Publisher uses a far
less restrictive page model compared to Word.

This makes things a little more inconvenient for someone used to Field Codes
in Word, but it is not that difficult when it comes down to it.

Simply create a page size ½ the size of your papge (e.g. for 8.5×11 paper,
select an 8.5×5.5 custom page size), write your letter in that with a single
set of field codes, and Publisher will then lay out your publication
two-per-page, with a different record on each. (Ignore the Print Preview,
this will tell you that the same record is being used all across the page,
but this is a known bug)

 

[Dr. Ernest]

Okay that works for the two notes on a page issue,

but how do I do it for membership cards which are 2 across and 4 down?

obviously a different name from my txt file for each card.

Thanks

 

[Ed Bennett]

but how do I do it for membership cards which are 2 across and 4 down?

You change the page size to the size of your membership cards; that is, a
size that allows a 4×2 configuration.