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Use Mail Merge to Create ENVELOPES in Microsoft Word Using List From Microsoft Excel

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  • Опубліковано 18 сер 2024
  • Though email is certainly popular these days, we still occasionally need to send things by snail-mail. And that requires an envelope. Microsoft Word makes this easy to do, using a mail merge that pulls address information from Microsoft Excel.
    In a hands-on tutorial, I’ll show you how to set up an envelope mail merge template in Microsoft Word, taking into account the envelope size and printer settings. Then we’ll grab data from Excel and merge it into a new Word document for printing.
    00:00 - Starting the mail merge
    00:50 - Setting up the envelope and printer settings
    03:25 - Connecting to address data in Microsoft Excel
    04:27 - Inserting merge fields
    05:44 - Finishing the mail merge to a new document
    06:39 - Sending the envelopes to the printer
    Looking to print to the back of an envelope? Check out this video: • Print a Return Address...
    And if you want to do mail merge on invitations, you might find this helpful: • Mail Merge to Create I...

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  • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
    @TinyTechnicalTutorials  2 роки тому +2

    What else are you wanting to learn about Word and/or Excel? Let me know in the comments below!

    • @charlottesumner2337
      @charlottesumner2337 2 роки тому +1

      Excellent video. I was able to get this set up with ease. There was only one issue that I can't figure out - It prints out 1 envelope and then one sheet of printer paper (blank) - so every other page is an envelope and every other page is a piece of paper which messes up the whole job. This doesn't show up on the print preview so I can't figure out why it is doing this......any thoughts?

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Charlotte! :) I'm so glad it was helpful!
      Hmmm...that's very odd. I know my printer will do random things like that sometimes (for example, sometimes all pages coming from Word are blank, so I have to convert them to PDF in order to get them to print...bizarre!). If the blank page isn't showing up in print preview, then it seems (??) like it's a printer issue? Whenever I get strange behavior, I usually restart the printer. That fixes it about 50% of the time. And if not, then I uninstall/reinstall the printer on my laptop, and that has solved everything so far. I think maybe updates/drivers get out of sync or something?
      Hope that helps? If you're able to figure it out, feel free to post your solution here in case it helps someone else.

    • @charlottesumner2337
      @charlottesumner2337 2 роки тому

      @@TinyTechnicalTutorials Thanks so much! I will let you know what happens :)

  • @AdamJaenke
    @AdamJaenke 2 роки тому +4

    So very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

  • @julfactora9228
    @julfactora9228 Рік тому +1

    Awesome! This tutorial is so full of helpful details. Thank you soooo much!!!

  • @hollyhill4091
    @hollyhill4091 8 місяців тому

    I should have taken the time to learn this a couple years ago! This will help me about 7 times a year! Thanks!

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  8 місяців тому

      Great to hear! It's usually not something to do every day, but yes, really comes in handy when you need it! Good luck with the mailing! 💪😊

  • @mexhele
    @mexhele 3 місяці тому

    Thank you! Super helpful

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  3 місяці тому

      Oh, I'm so glad!! Thanks for supporting the channel, and for such a nice comment! 🙏🌟

  • @kathleenharrell2724
    @kathleenharrell2724 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this excellent tutorial!

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  2 роки тому

      You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful! :)

    • @kathleenharrell2724
      @kathleenharrell2724 2 роки тому +1

      @@TinyTechnicalTutorials I've started my printing, but for whatever reason it's printing on every other envelope - has that ever happened to you? I've played around with it for hours, but no luck getting the issue fixed.

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  2 роки тому

      Hi Kathleen! Another viewer Charlotte had a similar issue that she mentioned here in the comments, but I'm not sure if she ever got it resolved.
      My response to her, in case it helps: "I know my printer will do random things like that sometimes (for example, sometimes all pages coming from Word are blank, so I have to convert them to PDF in order to get them to print...bizarre!). If the blank page isn't showing up in print preview, then it seems (??) like it's a printer issue? Whenever I get strange behavior, I usually restart the printer. That fixes it about 50% of the time. And if not, then I uninstall/reinstall the printer on my laptop, and that has solved everything so far. I think maybe updates/drivers get out of sync or something?"

  • @AshlynShockey
    @AshlynShockey 8 місяців тому

    THANK YOU!! Your explanation was very clear and easy!

  • @chandracarrington7566
    @chandracarrington7566 Рік тому

    Thank you thank you thank you!!! This is the best, easiest to follow video! Precise information. Perfect! ❤

  • @KC-ne9bw
    @KC-ne9bw 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much! So helpful

  • @ConnieEadie
    @ConnieEadie Рік тому +1

    This was a well done video. It was so easy to follow. I feel like I will be spending a lot of time watching your videos!

  • @lynbryd7791
    @lynbryd7791 Рік тому

    Thank you so much.🙂

  • @kelbyrodriguez4463
    @kelbyrodriguez4463 Рік тому

    I have been looking for this solution for years.......I am so happy

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  Рік тому

      I'm so happy you're so happy! 😊 Thanks for watching!

    • @kelbyrodriguez4463
      @kelbyrodriguez4463 Рік тому

      @@TinyTechnicalTutorials Can you believe I would take days one by one, today I did 200 envelopes in 10 minutes printing....I am so happy. It means a lot for what I do as a Sales Health agent....I have to say again. Thank you.

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  Рік тому

      Oh, this makes me so happy!! I want to frame it. ❤ I'm so glad it helped!

  • @angelabohman5202
    @angelabohman5202 Рік тому

    OMGOODNESS THANK YOU! This video was amazing and so easy to follow. I always hand write my Christmas cards and envelopes. I just wanted something easier this year for 80 cards!

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  Рік тому +1

      OMGOODNESS, writing 80 envelopes by hand?! Yikes! Glad you found this instead! :)

  • @user-cd8zo8yk6q
    @user-cd8zo8yk6q 6 місяців тому

    This was brilliant! Thank you so much, you've saved me a lot of hand cramping! :D

  • @POPCULTUREEXPLOSION2015
    @POPCULTUREEXPLOSION2015 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, you are a life saver.

  • @mjturpin4962
    @mjturpin4962 Рік тому

    Tiny Technical Tutorials, I kiss your feet. Seriously. I have kind of mastered labels, but for invites to an upcoming class reunion, I really wanted to print directly to the envelopes. IMO, it just looks classier. I tried walking thru the "wizard", but just couldn't quite get it. I probably have trashed at least 50 envelopes that just looked wrong. After watching this tutorial, I recognized a couple of things that might be causing some issues, and I retried it using your excellent tips. Success!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  Рік тому +1

      YAY!!! Messages like this absolutely make my day! Thanks for letting me know it worked! 😎 And I totally agree that printed envelopes are WAY classier...hopefully all your classmates will recognize your classiness and awesomeness! 🥰 Good luck with the reunion!

    • @mjturpin4962
      @mjturpin4962 Рік тому

      @@TinyTechnicalTutorials ❤

  • @carolynalzueta1138
    @carolynalzueta1138 Рік тому

    THANK YOU!! I WAS LOSING MY MIND! ;) VERY VERY HELPFUL!

  • @dangutierrez1100
    @dangutierrez1100 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so so much for this tutorial! I have a small business and want to become more efficient....and this definitely helps! Sincerely,

  • @rmmccarthy1240
    @rmmccarthy1240 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @FBWTPA
    @FBWTPA Рік тому

    So incredibly helpful! Haven't done a mail merge in a LONG time so this tutorial was exactly what I needed! Thank you! Kevin Bakewell

  • @humanfairy
    @humanfairy Рік тому

    Wow, this is a GREAT video. You just saved my ass. You deserve something special specifically for this video alone. I just had to subscribe because I can only imagine what else you have under your belt. I cannot thank you enough. Xoxox.

  • @ceceliaplata8718
    @ceceliaplata8718 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for the guide. For some reason the wizard wasn't working for me but I was able to do the merge with this video.

  • @asamirid
    @asamirid Рік тому

    easy simple guide, but also informative ✅✅.. thank you

  • @Marwa-373
    @Marwa-373 2 роки тому +2

    Hello .
    Just beginner in Microsoft word, need guidance from where how to start.

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  2 роки тому

      Hi Noor! :) I unfortunately don't have any general Word tutorials, but there are lots here on UA-cam. I'd suggest searching for "Microsoft Word for beginners" and picking one that looks right for you. Good luck!

  • @jasonbellows7
    @jasonbellows7 Рік тому

    Great video! Much better than a video from a guy who works at Microsoft lol

  • @shashankkittu
    @shashankkittu 10 місяців тому

    So nicely explained.. thanks alot..

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  10 місяців тому

      You're very welcome! Thanks for supporting the channel! 🙏🌟🤓

  • @highridgegraphics2816
    @highridgegraphics2816 8 місяців тому

    Great Video

  • @rmmccarthy1240
    @rmmccarthy1240 2 роки тому

    You have the best thumbnails on the platform. I love your content and style!

  • @MarineroMocasin
    @MarineroMocasin 2 роки тому

    I love you! made my job so much easier now! haha

  • @sashafeliciano1697
    @sashafeliciano1697 Рік тому

    super helpful video, thanks so much! :)

  • @teshiagriffin9903
    @teshiagriffin9903 2 роки тому +2

    I don't have the mailings tab or the options tab to customize a ribbon what can I do? I'm trying to create an envelope!

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Teshia! Give these steps a try? wikiever.com/where-is-the-mailings-tab-in-word/

  • @bettyzink8025
    @bettyzink8025 2 роки тому +2

    Can you change the font with mail merge?

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Betty! Yes, you should be able to change the font in the original merge template, then as records get merged, they should pick up the new font. I'd suggest doing a Ctrl+A (Select All) and then picking a new font, just to make sure you don't miss anything.

  • @xvzw
    @xvzw Рік тому +1

    Thank you! That was helpful.
    How can I insert an image or a logo next to the return address?

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  Рік тому +1

      Hi xvzw! Thank you--I'm so glad it helped! :) It's a little hard to explain here in text how to insert the logo, so I did some screenshots for you here: docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G3VRwxX9cG8uvH4fGfkInSDlaKLKD0OXUY1l1JQdGi8/edit?usp=sharing. Hope that helps!

    • @xvzw
      @xvzw Рік тому +2

      @@TinyTechnicalTutorials
      Thank you very much for your help. Can I add a background the same way? Like it's Christmas and I want to have a light red color front with decorations instead of white envelope.

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  Рік тому +1

      Ooh, I like it! Yes, you can change the background. Here's a walk-through for that: support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/add-change-or-delete-the-background-color-in-word-db481e61-7af6-4063-bbcd-b276054a5515. And then inserting decorations/images would be the same as what we did above with the logo by the return address.

    • @xvzw
      @xvzw Рік тому

      @@TinyTechnicalTutorials
      Thank you for your help. I appreciate it. 💖

  • @yaakovdery4570
    @yaakovdery4570 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, what printer would you recommend works best for this type of printing.

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much, Yaakov! I don't really have specific recommendations on printers. I personally use an HP OfficeJet 4650 that's several years old. But I've had many others over the years (HP and Epson) that do just fine too.
      If you're printing thousands of envelopes on a regular basis and/or need super high print quality, you'd probably want to choose something more commercial/expensive. But if you're doing a couple dozen envelopes a couple times a year, no need to go fancy (all my printers have been $150 or less). The only real requirement is that it has a feeder tray where you can place the envelopes.
      Hope that helps! :)

    • @yaakovdery4570
      @yaakovdery4570 2 роки тому

      @@TinyTechnicalTutorials Thanks?

    • @yaakovdery4570
      @yaakovdery4570 2 роки тому +1

      I meant, thanks!

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  2 роки тому

      You bet! :)

  • @openminds123
    @openminds123 Рік тому +1

    So when I go to select recipients and click on use existing list nothing happens. What do you do in this case?

  • @highridgegraphics2816
    @highridgegraphics2816 8 місяців тому +1

    do you have this video available for mac users?

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  8 місяців тому

      Hi @highridgegraphics2816! 👋 Unfortunately, I don't have one for Mac, but maybe this will get you started? ittrainingcontent.iu.edu/training/mmoff/files/pc/mac/creating-envelopes.html

  • @oneeabovealll3488
    @oneeabovealll3488 2 роки тому

    hi, great info and videos. do you have any videos on how to imprint indicia and intelligent barcode?

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much, Horace! No, I don't have anything at the moment, but I'll add this to my list of topics for future videos.

  • @tomwendtthenextstepcoachin385
    @tomwendtthenextstepcoachin385 7 місяців тому +1

    When I select recipients and attempt to open the xl spreadsheet, the name of the spreadsheet does not populate the SELECT TABLE window. Instead, Blank$ appears. Can't get my ADDRESS table to be recognized. Can you help?

  • @yaya10211
    @yaya10211 Рік тому +1

    Is this process able to be done on Microsoft Word mobile?

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  Рік тому

      Hi Ayanna! I haven't tried it myself, but just did some Googling. It doesn't look like it's possible on the mobile version, unfortunately. Sorry!

  • @Mialwayz
    @Mialwayz 6 місяців тому

    Thank you! Please tell me you are still active on this, I need your help. Mail Merge is great for my 150 address. As I continue to add new addresses to my Excel address book, is there a way to automatically get those added to the mail merge file? I was able to autosave the mail merge file but how to I add new recipients to my mail merge list? Like add a new envelope with a new address into my mail merge list. Thank you!!!!

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  6 місяців тому

      Hi Mia! 👋 I'm so glad it helped...nice work! 💪 I'm not aware of a way to have it automatically merge new addresses, unless you wrote some type of Visual Basic for Applications code/macro to do it for you (which would probably be more effort than just re-doing the merge 😊). But if I come across something, I'll post an update here (or maybe someone else can chime in if they know of a way).

  • @dianeaman8296
    @dianeaman8296 Рік тому +1

    Everything worked beautiful until I tried to print. I can print the current page, but it will not print when I try for a range (ie. 1, 1-2, etc.). How do I fix that?

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  Рік тому

      Hi Diane! Gosh...it's hard to troubleshoot printer issues. I occasionally have weird issues with mine as well, where it won't print a Word doc, but it'll print the same thing as a PDF (and other odd behaviors). Usually the fix is to turn off the printer and turn it back on. I sometimes also have to uninstall/reinstall it on my computer. If you're able to figure it out, feel free to post the answer here...it might help someone else!

  • @jeffschrade4779
    @jeffschrade4779 8 місяців тому +1

    When I follow the instructions and click on "envelopes" -- I don't get anything that allows me to select the correct size.

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  8 місяців тому

      Hi Jeff! 👋 You don't get a dialogue box that pops up with envelope options? What version of Microsoft Word are you using?

  • @dianeaman8296
    @dianeaman8296 Рік тому +1

    I'm trying to print envelopes from a Word document mail merged from Excel.

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  Рік тому

      Hi again, Diane! I just responded on your other comment. Hope it helps. Thanks for watching! 😊

  • @XxXAngel56XxX
    @XxXAngel56XxX 2 роки тому

    This is wonderful! Can you make a tutorial for how to print on the back flap of the enevelope. for example - The future Mr & Mrs LAST NAME

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  2 роки тому

      Ooh, great suggestion! I'll add it to my list!

    • @XxXAngel56XxX
      @XxXAngel56XxX 2 роки тому

      @@TinyTechnicalTutorials thanks!! Sooner rather than later if possible I'm trying to print them now for my wedding hahaha

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  2 роки тому +1

      @QueenToasty - I got you! And CONGRATS!! :) I'll work on this video today and post the link here when it's ready.

    • @TinyTechnicalTutorials
      @TinyTechnicalTutorials  2 роки тому +1

      @QueenToasty - Here you go: ua-cam.com/video/QECfVThzvzI/v-deo.html. Hope it helps! :)

    • @XxXAngel56XxX
      @XxXAngel56XxX 2 роки тому +1

      @@TinyTechnicalTutorials amazing!! Can I share these vids??

  • @Olkins34
    @Olkins34 9 місяців тому +1

    I don’t have an option Envelope ☹️

  • @gordonbickel7182
    @gordonbickel7182 Рік тому +1

    Can Microsoft make this more easier
    Get rid of 80% of unwanted stuff that
    most not need or use
    Just a basic mailing list and envelopes size