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Using Merge Fields

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Article Link https://support.activenetwork.com/camps/articles/en_US/Article/Using-merge-fields-1391533797202

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Merge fields are used to personalize broadcast emails. They will auto-populate an email with the recipient's first name, last name, balance, and a link to the registration form.

To insert a merge field:
  1. In the text box, place cursor where merge field should go
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  1. From Merge Fields drop-down, select appropriate field
  2. A placeholder for merge field will insert itself into the text box of the email
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  • Note: When the email is actually sent, each person's name or details will automatically be inserted for every person.
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Before sending the broadcast email, it is a good idea to sent a test email to yourself. Any merge fields in a test email will populate as "John Smith," and the family balance will populate as "$0.00." The registration link will be your actual registration link.