Word mail merge 2003

A blast from the past!

Word Mail Merge 2003 is a feature in Microsoft Word 2003 that allows you to create and print personalized documents, such as letters, envelopes, and labels, by combining a main document with a data source, such as a database or a spreadsheet.

Here's a step-by-step guide to using Word Mail Merge 2003:

Step 1: Create a main document

• Open Microsoft Word 2003 and create a new document or open an existing one.
• Type the main content of your document, such as a letter or a report.

Step 2: Set up the data source

• Identify the data source you want to use for your mail merge. This can be a database, a spreadsheet, or a text file.
• Make sure the data source is in a format that can be read by Word, such as a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file.

Step 3: Insert a merge field

• Place your cursor where you want to insert a merge field.
• Go to the "Insert" menu and select "Field" from the drop-down menu.
• In the "Field names" box, select the field you want to insert, such as "First Name" or "Address".
• Click "OK" to insert the merge field.

Step 4: Set up the merge

• Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Mail Merge" from the drop-down menu.
• In the "Mail Merge" dialog box, select the data source you set up in Step 2.
• Choose the type of merge you want to perform, such as "Letters" or "Envelopes".
• Click "OK" to start the merge process.

Step 5: Preview and print the merged document

• Word will create a new document with the merged data.
• Preview the merged document to make sure everything looks correct.
• Print the merged document or save it as a file.

Some common merge fields you can use in Word Mail Merge 2003 include:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Address
• City
• State
• ZIP Code
• Phone Number
• Email Address

Tips and tricks:

• Use the "Merge to New Document" option to create a new document for each record in your data source.
• Use the "Merge to Printer" option to print the merged document directly to your printer.
• Use the "Preview Results" option to preview the merged document before printing.
• Use the "Edit Individual Records" option to edit individual records in your data source.