Word mail merge with Excel data

[Sheryl]

I have created a form in Word to merge spreadsheet data
into. When merging all the data fills al the fields
correctly except for page three of the Excel spreadsheet,
the data on page three is shifting over two slots to the
right of where it belongs on the form. For example,
Street is in the zip code box, city is in the Phone field
etc on the form. The Excel pages 1 and 2 are in their
correct locations on the merge to form. I went in and
updated the merge fields twice and it continues. I took
page three of the Excel data and made it into its own
document and merged as a test to see if there was
something wrong with the fields - it worked perfectly. Is
there a limitation of pages or fields between an Excel and
Word merge? Is there a way around this? Please help!

 

[Peter Jamieson]

Which version of Excel/Word?

Are these Excel "pages" separate worksheets, or something else?

If they are worksheets,
a. how are you getting them to merge all at the same time?
b. do they have exactly the same columns n the same positions as the other
worksheets?

 

[Sheryl]

I am running Word and Excel 2002. The Excel document is
one spreadsheet with "pages" 1-3 containing the fields and
data I am trying to merge into a Word form (table).

 

[Peter Jamieson]

Sorry, Sheryl, I just can't make prgress on this one. If the fiels nvolved
are not too large and you are able to send them, if you like you can despam
my e-mail address and send them to me. I'll try to get back to you in the
next day or two.

 

[Sheryl]

Thank Peter, but the data is extremely confidential so I
can't send it to you. I think the problem is limitations
within Word and Excel. I found that by hiding the fields
that I don't need that it reduces down to two pages, which
are able to merge into Word. I wrestled with this one and
this is the only solution that I have been able to come up
with. I appreciate all your trouble shooting!! You are
definitely a MVP! Thanks!