8x2 labels code mail merge

A classic!

To create a mail merge with 8x2 labels using Microsoft Word, follow these steps:

Step 1: Prepare your data

• Create a spreadsheet or table with the following columns:
  • Column A: First name
  • Column B: Last name
  • Column C: Address 1
  • Column D: Address 2
  • Column E: City
  • Column F: State
  • Column G: ZIP
  • Column H: Any additional information you want to include on the label
• Save the spreadsheet as a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file.

Step 2: Create a new Word document

• Open Microsoft Word and create a new document.
• Go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
• Click on "Start Mail Merge" and select "Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard".
• Follow the wizard to select the CSV file you created in Step 1.

Step 3: Design your label

• In the "Select Recipients" window, select the CSV file and click "OK".
• In the "Write your letter" window, click on "Label" and then "Label Options".
• In the "Label Options" window, select "8x2" as the label size and layout.
• Click "OK" to close the window.

Step 4: Insert the merge fields

• In the "Write your letter" window, click on the "Insert Merge Field" button.
• Select the fields you want to include on the label, such as "First Name", "Last Name", "Address 1", etc.
• Click "OK" to close the window.

Step 5: Preview and print

• Click on the "Preview Results" button to see how the labels will look with the merge fields inserted.
• Make any necessary adjustments to the layout or formatting.
• Click on the "Print" button to print the labels.

Tips:

• Make sure to adjust the label margins and formatting to fit your specific label design.
• You can also use the "Label Options" window to add additional fields, such as a barcode or a logo.
• If you're using a laser printer, make sure to select the correct paper type and orientation to ensure proper printing.