Hello,
I have downloaded version 4.1.14. When I try to use the mail merge feature I get a spinning wheel and have to force quit.
would anyone have a solution, I am running Mac sonoma 14.5
Thank you
[Solved] Mail Merge never completes
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[Solved] Mail Merge never completes
Last edited by MrProgrammer on Wed Aug 13, 2025 2:10 am, edited 1 time in total.
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openoffice 4.1.14; Sonoma 14.5
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Re: Mail merge
Experience here says that reinstalling seldom fixes anything. First steps would be:matthewupson wrote: ↑Mon Aug 11, 2025 7:48 pm When I try to use the mail merge feature I get a spinning wheel and have to force quit.
• Reboot MacOS
• Reset your OpenOffice profile
Q02: How do I create a new profile on a Mac?
If you need any additional assistance attach documents demonstrating the difficulty (remove confidential information then use Post Reply, not Quick Reply, and don't attach a picture instead of the document itself). I will not help further unless you attach. Explain what the mail merge data source is. Attach that, or enough of it for a test. It would be easiest if you can replicate the problem using the built-in HSQLDB data source (ODB file), otherwise it could be an external database issue. Explain, in detail, how you create the Writer template that will be used for the merge. Preferably attach that too. There are too many variables in the mail merge process to help without knowing your details.
Mr. Programmer
AOO 4.1.7 Build 9800, MacOS 13.7.6, iMac Intel. The locale for any menus or Calc formulas in my posts is English (USA).
AOO 4.1.7 Build 9800, MacOS 13.7.6, iMac Intel. The locale for any menus or Calc formulas in my posts is English (USA).
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Re: Mail merge
Creating a new profile seems to have fixed the issue. Thank you!
openoffice 4.1.14; Sonoma 14.5