Use a macro.
This example displays the name of the data source attached to the active
document.
If ActiveDocument.MailMerge.DataSource.Name <> "" Then _
MsgBox ActiveDocument.MailMerge.DataSource.Name

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> How can I confirm a mailmerge document's source without running the merge?