For all you Computer saavy brides (ESPECIALLY with MS Word)....

SIBride06 Posted: Mar 22, 2006 02:39 PM

For all you Computer saavy brides (ESPECIALLY with MS Word)....

I want to start printing the envelopes for my invites.

I know how to do a mail merge from Excel into Word. My question is.. Can I do a mail merge printing out envelopes rather than labels??? I understand I have to feed the printer 1 x 1 but does anyone have complete directions on the most easiest ( & foul-proof ) way to do this??

They need to come out with a 'Printing out your own envelopes for dummys' book.

ChrissynRicky Posted: Mar 22, 2006 02:46 PM

Re: For all you Computer saavy brides (ESPECIALLY with MS Word)....

Here's what I did:

I went to 'page setup' and set up the paper like:

height XYZ
widthy XYZ
landscape/portrait
margin's...

then, I put each address on a different page and printed the entire guestlist out, on each envelope.

my directions are probably terrible, but if you want, I can help you out...I'll print the envelopes for you as long as you have the addresses in MS Word...

JillScott Posted: Mar 22, 2006 02:48 PM

Re: For all you Computer saavy brides (ESPECIALLY with MS Word)....

Unfortunately I don't have complete instructions on how to do this, but when you go to 'Tools' then 'Letters and Mailings' then 'Mail Merge' you should get about 5 different options - Letters, envelopes, labels, etc. Choose Envelopes then set up the correct dimensions. I don't know if that was much help...sorry...

SIBride06 Posted: Mar 22, 2006 02:50 PM

Re: For all you Computer saavy brides (ESPECIALLY with MS Word)....

Thank you Christine. I totally understand your directions. I figured that it was the way to do it - I'm going to do a few trial runs on blank paper before I try printing on the actual envelopes. How long did it take you?

SIBride06 Posted: Mar 22, 2006 02:51 PM

Re: For all you Computer saavy brides (ESPECIALLY with MS Word)....

Posted by JillScott

Unfortunately I don't have complete instructions on how to do this, but when you go to 'Tools' then 'Letters and Mailings' then 'Mail Merge' you should get about 5 different options - Letters, envelopes, labels, etc. Choose Envelopes then set up the correct dimensions. I don't know if that was much help...sorry...

Yes!! Thank you.

cindyandkevin Posted: Mar 22, 2006 02:52 PM

Re: For all you Computer saavy brides (ESPECIALLY with MS Word)....

Posted by JillScott

Unfortunately I don't have complete instructions on how to do this, but when you go to 'Tools' then 'Letters and Mailings' then 'Mail Merge' you should get about 5 different options - Letters, envelopes, labels, etc. Choose Envelopes then set up the correct dimensions. I don't know if that was much help...sorry...

This is how we're doing it. And I def recommend the trial runs on paper that's the size of your envelopes, it'll help you determine the font size and the proper positioning. Good luck!!

ChrissynRicky Posted: Mar 22, 2006 02:53 PM

Re: For all you Computer saavy brides (ESPECIALLY with MS Word)....

Posted by SIBride06

Thank you Christine. I totally understand your directions. I figured that it was the way to do it - I'm going to do a few trial runs on blank paper before I try printing on the actual envelopes. How long did it take you?

Seriously, we had about 120 invitations...and it took no more than an hour between set up and printing...