1. Mail Merge Basics

2. Use Mail Merge to: Create mass mailings Form letters Envelopes Can Print directly to the envelope Graduation announcements Christmas Cards Labels Faster and acceptable, but not as professional as printing directly to the envelope

3. Two files necessary to create a mail merge: 1.Main document – this contains information that will not change Letter text Merge fields Merge blocks (address block) 2.Data source file – this contains variable information such as names and addresses Access Table Excel Spreadsheet

4. Mail Merge Wizard Click on the “Mailing” Tab. Start Mail Merge Step by Step Mail Merge Wizard

5. Mail Merge Wizard: From the “Mailings Tab”, select Start Mail Merge, Step by Step Mail Merge Wizard Six steps in the Mail Merge wizard: 1.Select the type of main document you want to create and start the document.

6. Step 2 – Select Recipients Select recipients – browse for your data source file

7. Step 3 – Compose Letter Create the main document write the letter inputting fields where appropriate

8. Step 3 (Cont.) - Inputting Fields Can use the address block to group the fields that are in an address Click on More Items to display fields that are available in your data source As you write your letter, use fields to personalize the letter

9. What letter looks like with merged fields

10. Steps 4 – Preview your letters

11. Step 5 Complete the Merge If one or more letters need to be edited and you do not want to effect the main document you can edit the letters individually before printing.

12. Step 6 Print You can print all records You can print the current record only You can print certain records