I would have to add that if that fixed your problem, it is almost certain
that you have not actually executed the merge, but are just printing a
preview of the results. If you execute the merge, there will be no fields
for which the shading could have been displayed.

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"M" wrote in message
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Fantastic, thank you.

"Doug Robbins - Word MVP" wrote in message
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Try ToolsOptionsView and change Field Shading to Never.

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"M" wrote in message
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Can anyone help I am trying to mail merge my Christmas letters, first
name etc is highlighted, and when merged and printed they come out in a
grey box. I have tried clicking 'Highlight merged fields' to
'unhighlight' in the tool bar all to no avail. I am using Windows XP.

Can anyone save my sanity and help

Thank you.