How to create stickers in mail merge

Creating stickers in a mail merge involves using a combination of Microsoft Word and a third-party add-in or a workaround. Here are a few methods to achieve this:

Method 1: Using a third-party add-in

1. Install a third-party add-in like "Sticker Maker" or "Sticker Wizard" from the Microsoft Store or a reputable website.
2. Open your Word document and go to the "Mailings" tab.
3. Click on "Select Recipients" and choose your recipient list.
4. Click on "Finish & Merge" and select "Edit Individual Documents" to create a new document for each recipient.
5. In the new document, insert a table or a text box where you want to place the sticker.
6. Use the add-in to create a sticker by selecting the text or shape and applying the sticker design.
7. Repeat the process for each recipient.

Method 2: Using a workaround with Word's built-in features

1. Open your Word document and go to the "Mailings" tab.
2. Click on "Select Recipients" and choose your recipient list.
3. Click on "Finish & Merge" and select "Edit Individual Documents" to create a new document for each recipient.
4. In the new document, insert a table or a text box where you want to place the sticker.
5. Use Word's "Picture" feature to insert a sticker image (e.g., a PNG or GIF file).
6. Resize the image to fit the desired sticker size.
7. Use Word's "Text Box" feature to add text or a shape around the sticker image.
8. Repeat the process for each recipient.

Method 3: Using a template with a sticker field

1. Create a new Word document or use an existing one.
2. Insert a table or a text box where you want to place the sticker.
3. Insert a "Sticker" field in the table or text box by going to "Insert" > "Field" > "Sticker".
4. Configure the sticker field by selecting the sticker design and size.
5. Save the document as a template (.dotx or.dotm).
6. Use the template to create a new document for each recipient.
7. The sticker field will automatically insert the sticker design for each recipient.

Tips and limitations

• The sticker design should be a single image file (e.g., PNG or GIF) that can be inserted into Word.
• The sticker size and design may need to be adjusted for each recipient's document.
• The sticker field method (Method 3) requires a template and may not be suitable for large-scale mail merges.
• The third-party add-in method (Method 1) may require additional software installation and configuration.

Remember to test your sticker creation method before sending the merged documents to ensure that the stickers appear correctly and are not distorted.