How to use mail merge in word 2013 for labels

Mail merge in Word 2013 is a powerful feature that allows you to combine a document with a data source, such as a list of names and addresses, to create personalized documents, such as labels. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use mail merge in Word 2013 for labels:

Step 1: Create a data source

• Open a new document in Word 2013.
• Click on "Mailings" in the "Start" tab.
• Click on "Select Recipients" and then "Use an existing list".
• Choose a file that contains the data you want to use for your labels, such as a CSV file or an Excel spreadsheet.
• Click "Open" to import the data into Word.

Step 2: Create a label template

• Click on "Mailings" in the "Start" tab.
• Click on "Labels" and then "Label Options".
• Choose the type of label you want to create (e.g., Avery 5160).
• Click "OK" to create a new label template.

Step 3: Set up the mail merge

• Click on "Mailings" in the "Start" tab.
• Click on "Finish & Merge" and then "Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard".
• Choose "Labels" as the document type.
• Click "Next" to proceed.

Step 4: Link the data to the label template

• In the "Select recipients" step, choose the data source you created in Step 1.
• Click "Next" to proceed.
• In the "Write your letter" step, click on the "Insert Merge Field" button.
• Choose the field you want to insert (e.g., "First Name", "Last Name", "Address", etc.).
• Click "Insert" to insert the field into the label template.

Step 5: Preview and print the labels

• Click "Next" to proceed.
• In the "Preview your labels" step, you can preview the labels with the data inserted.
• Click "Finish & Merge" to print the labels.

Tips and Variations:

• You can use multiple data sources and merge fields to create complex label designs.
• You can also use conditional formatting to change the appearance of the labels based on certain conditions (e.g., color, font, etc.).
• To save time, you can create a label template with a repeating pattern of fields (e.g., a table with multiple rows) and then use the mail merge feature to populate the fields with data.

By following these steps, you should be able to use mail merge in Word 2013 to create personalized labels with ease!