Mail merge to avery labels

Mail merge to Avery labels! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:

Software Requirements:

1. Microsoft Word (or any other word processor that supports mail merge)
2. Avery Label software (free download from Avery's website)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prepare your data:

• Create a spreadsheet or a table in your word processor with the following columns:
  • Name
  • Address
  • City
  • State
  • ZIP
  • Phone Number (optional)
  • Email (optional)
• Fill in the data for each recipient.

2. Design your label template:

• Open Avery Label software and select the label type and size you want to use.
• Design your label template by adding the fields you want to include (e.g., Name, Address, City, State, ZIP).
• Save the template as a.lbl file.

3. Create a mail merge document:

• Open Microsoft Word and create a new document.
• Go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
• Click on "Select Recipients" and choose "Use an existing list" or "Type new list".
• If you choose "Use an existing list", select the spreadsheet or table you created in Step 1.
• If you choose "Type new list", enter the data manually.

4. Merge the data with the label template:

• Go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
• Click on "Finish & Merge" and select "Edit Individual Documents".
• In the "Merge" dialog box, select the label template (.lbl file) you created in Step 2.
• Click "OK" to merge the data with the label template.

5. Print the labels:

• Once the merge is complete, you'll see a document with the merged data.
• Go to the "Print" menu and select "Print" or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+P.
• In the "Print" dialog box, select the Avery label printer and adjust the print settings as needed.
• Click "Print" to print the labels.

Tips and Variations:

• You can customize the label template by adding images, logos, or other design elements.
• Use the Avery Label software to create a template with a specific label layout, such as a return address or a shipping label.
• If you have a large number of labels to print, consider using a label printer with a high-capacity label roll.
• You can also use other label software, such as Labeljoy or LabelMatrix, if you prefer.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully mail merge to Avery labels using Microsoft Word and Avery Label software. Happy labeling!