How to mail merge onyto avery label template

Mailing merge to an Avery label template! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:

Software Requirements:

1. Microsoft Word (or compatible word processor)
2. Avery Label Template (downloaded from Avery's website or created using their online tool)
3. Mail Merge feature (built-in in Microsoft Word)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Create a new document in Microsoft Word: Open Microsoft Word and create a new document.
2. Insert the Avery Label Template: Go to the "Insert" tab in the ribbon and click on "Labels". Select "Avery" from the label vendor list, and then choose your label template from the available options. You can also browse to the location where you saved your Avery label template file (usually a .lbl file).
3. Set up the label layout: In the "Label Options" dialog box, select the label size and layout that matches your Avery label template. You can also adjust the label margins and orientation as needed.
4. Create a data source: Create a new table or spreadsheet with the data you want to mail merge. This can be a simple table with columns for the label information, such as name, address, and phone number.
5. Set up the mail merge: Go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon and click on "Start Mail Merge" > "Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard". Follow the wizard's prompts to select the data source and the label template.
6. Map the fields: In the "Select Recipients" dialog box, select the data source you created in step 4. Then, in the "Write & Insert Fields" dialog box, map the fields from your data source to the corresponding fields in the Avery label template. For example, you might map the "Name" field to the "Label 1" field in the template.
7. Preview and print: Preview your mail merge to ensure everything looks correct. Then, print the labels using your printer. Make sure to select the correct printer settings and paper type to ensure the labels print correctly.

Tips and Variations:

• To use a different Avery label template, simply select it from the "Insert" tab or browse to the location where you saved the template file.
• If you're using a newer version of Microsoft Word, you might need to use the "Mail Merge" feature in the "References" tab instead of the "Mailings" tab.
• You can also use other word processing software, such as LibreOffice, to create a mail merge with an Avery label template. However, the process might be slightly different.
• If you're having trouble with the mail merge process, you can try using Avery's online label maker tool to create a label template and then import it into Microsoft Word.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully mail merge to an Avery label template using Microsoft Word. Happy labeling!