Mail merge 101: Send letters with ease - Word

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Mail merge 101: Send letters with ease

Applies to: Microsoft Office Publisher 2003, Word 2003

Using mail merge features is easier than you may think. Once you know how to use them, you can send information to any number of people quickly— from reaching customers with newsletters, to pulling together cover letters and resumes for your job search, to sending out holiday greetings to friends and family.

Send letters, newsletters, and more

Whether you're mailing thousands of letters or just 50, Microsoft Office Word and Microsoft Office Publisher have tools to ease the labor.

Online training courses

With Microsoft Office 2003, you have access to courses that can help perfect your mail merge skills.

Demo

Use the new Mail and Catalog Merge Wizard in Publisher to turn business information into a professional-looking catalog or directory.

Demo: Catalog merge turns data into designs

Templates

Make the mailing process even easier by starting with templates for your letters and customizing them to your needs.

Direct mail set envelope (Herald theme, for commercial printing)(Requires Office 2003)
Letterhead and matching envelope (8 1/2 x 11)

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