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# dataType Element

Specifies the type of mail merge data source (such as an Excel spreadsheet or Access database) and the method of data access (For example, by means of ODBC or DDE).

## Syntax

    <dataType>
    </dataType>

Element Properties

Property | Value
--- | ---
Name | dataType
Data Type | ComplexType
Minimum Occurences | 1
Maximum Occurences | 1
Default Value | N/A
Abstract | False
Nillable | False
Element Constraints | N/A

Attributes

Attribute | Data Type | Default Value | Use | Description
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
val | mailMergeDataTypeValue |  | Required | Mail merge data source type.

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