How do you create a mailing list in word

Creating a mailing list in Microsoft Word is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Using the "Mail Merge" feature

1. Open your Word document and go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
2. Click on "Start Mail Merge" and select "Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard."
3. Choose "Create a new list" and click "Next."
4. Enter the name of your list and click "Next."
5. Select the type of list you want to create (e.g., a list of names and addresses).
6. Click "Finish" to create the list.
7. Enter the names and addresses of your recipients in the list.
8. To add more recipients, click "Insert" and select "Recipient" from the drop-down menu.
9. Repeat step 8 until you've added all your recipients.
10. To save the list, click "File" > "Save As" and choose a location to save the file.

Method 2: Using a table

1. Open your Word document and insert a table with two columns (one for names and one for addresses).
2. Enter the names and addresses in the table cells.
3. To add more recipients, insert additional rows in the table.
4. To save the list, click "File" > "Save As" and choose a location to save the file.

Tips and Variations

• You can also import a mailing list from an Excel spreadsheet or a CSV file by going to "Mailings" > "Start Mail Merge" > "Use an existing list" and selecting the file.
• To sort or filter your mailing list, go to "Mailings" > "Sort" or "Filter."
• To merge your mailing list with a document, go to "Mailings" > "Finish & Merge" > "Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard" and follow the prompts.
• You can also use Word's "Contact" feature to create a mailing list. To do this, go to "References" > "Contact" and enter the names and addresses of your recipients.