How to print from a mail merge

The joys of mail merge!

To print a mail merge document, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Set up your mail merge

Open your word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer).
Create a new document or open an existing one.
Go to the "Mailings" tab (in Word) or "Mail Merge" tab (in LibreOffice).
Choose the type of mail merge you want to perform (e.g., letters, labels, envelopes).

Step 2: Create your data source

Create a spreadsheet or database containing the data you want to use for your mail merge.
Make sure the data is organized in a way that matches the mail merge template (e.g., columns for name, address, etc.).

Step 3: Link your data source to your document

In your word processing software, go to the "Mailings" tab (in Word) or "Mail Merge" tab (in LibreOffice).
Click on "Select Recipients" and choose your data source (e.g., spreadsheet, database).
Follow the prompts to link your data source to your document.

Step 4: Design your mail merge template

Create a template for your mail merge document using your word processing software.
Use fields (e.g., [Name], [Address]) to represent the data from your data source.
Format your template as needed (e.g., font, spacing, layout).

Step 5: Merge your data with your template

Step 6: Print your mail merge document

If you chose to print your mail merge document, your word processing software will open a print dialog box.
Choose your printer and print settings (e.g., paper size, orientation).
Click "Print" to print your mail merge document.

Tips:

Make sure your data source is organized and formatted correctly to avoid errors during the mail merge process.
Use a consistent naming convention for your fields (e.g., [Name], [Address]) to avoid confusion.
You can also save your mail merge document as a PDF or other file format for later use or sharing.