Google doc mailing labels

You can create mailing labels in Google Docs using the "Mail Merge" feature. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a Google Doc with a list of names and addresses in a table format.
2. You have a Google Sheets document with the same list of names and addresses.

Step 1: Prepare your data

1. Open your Google Sheets document and format your data in a table with the following columns:
   • Name
   • Address
   • City
   • State
   • ZIP
2. Make sure your data is organized and formatted correctly.

Step 2: Create a Google Doc

1. Open a new Google Doc or open an existing one.
2. Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Mail Merge".

Step 3: Set up the mail merge

1. In the "Mail Merge" window, select "Labels" as the document type.
2. Choose the Google Sheets document you prepared earlier as the data source.
3. Select the sheet and range that contains your data.
4. Choose the columns you want to use for the mailing labels (e.g., Name, Address, City, State, ZIP).

Step 4: Design your label

1. In the Google Doc, you'll see a template with a label layout.
2. Customize the label design by adding text, images, or other elements.
3. Use the "Insert" menu to add a table or a text box to create a label layout that suits your needs.

Step 5: Merge the data

1. Click the "Merge" button to merge the data from your Google Sheets document with the label template.
2. Google Docs will create a new document with the merged data.

Step 6: Print or export your labels

1. You can print your labels directly from the Google Doc.
2. Alternatively, you can export the labels as a PDF or CSV file.

Tips:

• Make sure to format your data correctly in Google Sheets to avoid errors during the mail merge process.
• You can customize the label design and layout to fit your specific needs.
• If you need to create labels with different formats (e.g., different sizes or shapes), you may need to use a third-party add-on or a different tool.

By following these steps, you can create mailing labels in Google Docs using the "Mail Merge" feature.