How to change date format in word mail merge?

This method works for all date formats supported by Word and allows consistent formatting across merged documents.

For example, a field { MERGEFIELD Date } can be changed to { MERGEFIELD Date \@ "MMMM dd, yyyy" } to display "September 23, 2025".

Tip: Make sure your source data has proper date entries; otherwise, the formatting may not apply correctly.

To change the date format in Word Mail Merge: 1. Insert the date field in your document. 2. Press Alt + F9 to view the field code. 3. Add a date switch like \@ "dd-MM-yyyy" to the field code. 4. Press Alt + F9 again and F9 to update the field.