Which sequence correctly describes starting and completing a Mail Merge in Word?

• A. References > Table of Contents > Update; Save document.
• B. Home > Replace; Choose data source; Merge.
• C. Mailings > Start Mail Merge > Step-by-Step Wizard; choose document type and connect to data source; complete by merging.
• D. Review > Track Changes; Select recipients; Perform merge.

Answer: (C)

The sequence tests the standard workflow for performing a Mail Merge in Word. Start in the Mailings tab, choose Start Mail Merge, and then use the Step-by-Step Wizard. This guided path lets you pick the document type (such as letters, emails, labels, or directories), connect to a data source (like an Excel file or Outlook contacts), and then complete the merge by generating the final documents (or sending them). This flow—opening the merge, selecting document type and data source, and finishing with the merge—is exactly what the correct option describes.

The other options don’t fit because they point you to features that aren’t part of the Mail Merge process—references to a table of contents, a find/replace tool, or track changes—so they don’t describe the typical merge workflow.