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Inspiring
Sep 29, 2026 1:57 PM UTC
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Help! Indesign Date Merge multiple records per page

I’m doing a simple Indesign data merge with multiple record layout to place 8 name tags per page (using Avery Template 5390).

I have a single design on the page (with 3 variable text fields). It won't create multiple records per page - it keeps putting one name tag on each page.

I’ve done Data Merge > Create Merged Document > Multiple Records per Page. When I select “Preview Multiple Record Layout” it populates the first name tag but shows no additional name tags. When I click “Ok” to merge, it creates one name tag per page, not the 8 name tags per page that I need to work with the Avery template. Screenshot below.
 


I’ve spent hours on this trying just about everything (including placing the design elements on a Master page). Hoping someone can help!!

Dave Creamer of IDEAS
Dave Creamer of IDEASCorrect answer
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Sep 29, 2026 4:00 PM UTC

Make sure you document is in signal page mode and not facing pages. Also make sure you only have a single page. 

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)

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Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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Dave Creamer of IDEASCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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Sep 29, 2026 4:00 PM UTC

Make sure you document is in signal page mode and not facing pages. Also make sure you only have a single page. 

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kg01915Author
Inspiring
Sep 29, 2026 5:20 PM UTC

That was the problem! I originally had facing pages and then switched it to single, deleting one page. That caused the problem. I just started a whole new document—single page—and that did the trick. Thank you so much for your help, Dave. You were a lifesaver!

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kg01915Author
Inspiring
Sep 29, 2026 3:43 PM UTC

Unfortunately, no. I can’t share the data. 

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Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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Sep 29, 2026 2:52 PM UTC

Is your data merge template on the parent page?

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kg01915Author
Inspiring
Sep 29, 2026 3:03 PM UTC

Hi Dave. The data merge elements/variables are on the main page, not a master. I have tried placing the static design both on the main page and on the master - neither has worked.

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Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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Sep 29, 2026 3:08 PM UTC

Can you upload a sample document and sample data?

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