Print mail merge envelopes

The classic mail merge!

To print mail merge envelopes, you'll need to use a mail merge template in a word processing software like Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Microsoft Word:

1. Open Microsoft Word and create a new document or open an existing one.
2. Go to the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on "Start Mail Merge" and select "Step-by-Step Mail Merge Wizard."
4. Choose "Envelopes" as the document type and click "Next."
5. Select the envelope template you want to use or create a new one.
6. Click "Next" and then "Browse" to select the data source file (e.g., a CSV or Excel file) containing the recipient information.
7. Match the fields in the data source file to the corresponding fields in the envelope template.
8. Click "Finish" to merge the data with the envelope template.
9. Review the merged envelopes to ensure everything looks correct.
10. Print the envelopes using your printer.

Google Docs:

1. Open Google Docs and create a new document or open an existing one.
2. Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Mail Merge."
3. Choose "Envelopes" as the document type and click "Next."
4. Select the envelope template you want to use or create a new one.
5. Click "Next" and then "Upload" to select the data source file (e.g., a CSV or Google Sheets file) containing the recipient information.
6. Match the fields in the data source file to the corresponding fields in the envelope template.
7. Click "Merge" to merge the data with the envelope template.
8. Review the merged envelopes to ensure everything looks correct.
9. Print the envelopes using your printer.

Tips and Variations:

• Use a mail merge template to ensure consistency in formatting and layout.
• Use a data source file with a header row to specify the field names.
• Use conditional formatting to highlight specific fields or add additional information.
• Use a mail merge to print labels or letters as well as envelopes.
• Consider using a mail merge software like Mail Merge Pro or Envelope Printer to simplify the process.

Remember to always proofread your mail merge output carefully to ensure accuracy and avoid errors.