Mail merge avery

Mail merge with Avery!

Avery is a popular brand of printable labels and forms, and mail merge is a powerful feature that allows you to automate the process of creating personalized documents, such as labels, envelopes, and letters.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do a mail merge with Avery:

Prerequisites:

1. Microsoft Word or another word processing software that supports mail merge.
2. Avery software or a compatible label maker.
3. A list of data (e.g., names, addresses, phone numbers) in a spreadsheet or database.

Step 1: Prepare your data

1. Create a spreadsheet or database with the data you want to use for your mail merge. Make sure the data is organized and formatted correctly.
2. Save the spreadsheet or database as a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file.

Step 2: Create a mail merge document

1. Open Microsoft Word or your preferred word processing software.
2. Create a new document or open an existing one.
3. Go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
4. Click on "Start Mail Merge" and select "Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard".
5. Follow the wizard's prompts to create a new mail merge document.

Step 3: Set up the mail merge

1. In the "Mail Merge" window, select the type of document you want to create (e.g., labels, envelopes, letters).
2. Choose the Avery template you want to use from the "Templates" dropdown menu.
3. Click "Next" to proceed.

Step 4: Link the data to the document

1. In the "Select Recipients" window, select the CSV file you created in Step 1.
2. Choose the fields you want to use for the mail merge (e.g., name, address, phone number).
3. Click "Next" to proceed.

Step 5: Customize the document

1. In the "Merge" window, you can customize the document by adding text, images, or other elements.
2. Use the "Insert Merge Field" button to insert the data fields you selected in Step 4.
3. Format the document as needed.

Step 6: Preview and print

1. Preview the mail merge document to ensure everything looks correct.
2. Print the document using your Avery label maker or printer.

Tips and Variations:

• Use Avery's online tool, Avery Design & Print, to create and print your mail merge documents.
• Use a third-party mail merge software, such as Mail Merge Toolkit or MergePro, for more advanced features and customization options.
• Experiment with different Avery templates and layouts to create unique and professional-looking documents.

By following these steps, you can create personalized documents with ease using Avery and mail merge. Happy merging!