How do i create mailing labels from outlook contacts

Creating mailing labels from Outlook contacts is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Using Outlook's Built-in Feature

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "Contacts" folder.
  2. Select the contacts you want to create labels for. You can select multiple contacts by holding the Ctrl key while clicking on each contact.
  3. Right-click on one of the selected contacts and choose "Actions" > "Create Mailing Labels".
  4. In the "Create Mailing Labels" dialog box, select the label format you want to use (e.g., Avery 5160).
  5. Choose the fields you want to include on the label, such as "First Name", "Last Name", "Company", and "Address".
  6. Click "OK" to create the labels.

Method 2: Using a Third-Party Add-in

There are several third-party add-ins available that can help you create mailing labels from Outlook contacts. Here's an example using "Label Maker" add-in:

  1. Install the "Label Maker" add-in from the Microsoft Store or download it from the developer's website.
  2. Open Outlook and go to the "Contacts" folder.
  3. Select the contacts you want to create labels for.
  4. Click on the "Label Maker" button in the ribbon or press the keyboard shortcut (usually Ctrl + Shift + L).
  5. In the "Label Maker" dialog box, select the label format and fields you want to include.
  6. Click "Create Labels" to generate the labels.

Method 3: Using a Template

You can also create a template in Microsoft Word or another word processing software and then use it to create mailing labels from Outlook contacts. Here's an example:

  1. Open Microsoft Word and create a new document.
  2. Design the label template with the fields you want to include (e.g., "First Name", "Last Name", "Company", and "Address").
  3. Save the template as a Word document (.docx).
  4. Open Outlook and go to the "Contacts" folder.
  5. Select the contacts you want to create labels for.
  6. Right-click on one of the selected contacts and choose "Export" > "Export to a file" > "Word Document".
  7. In the "Export to Word Document" dialog box, select the template you created and choose the fields you want to include.
  8. Click "Export" to generate the labels.

Regardless of the method you choose, you'll need to have the necessary label paper and a printer to print the labels.