Mail Merge (2½ hours)

Schedule:

Friday, Oct 29, 2010, 9:30 am

Prerequisites:

Basic mouse skills, opening and closing windows. Some knowledge of Word and addresses.

Fee:

$25

Description:

This is a specialty Word class to learn how to merge names and addresses from an address database onto envelopes, letters and/or labels.

The student will learn the structure of databases; how to enter information into a database; and how to use an existing address database or create a new one for use with the Word Mail Merge function.

The Word Mail Merge function is useful for applications such as addressing and/or personalizing Holiday Newsletters, bulletins, notices or newsletters for an organization.

This is an intermediate class.

Instructor:

Rod Holley

Goals:

To make the students feel comfortable:

• About starting and maintaining a database
• Entering and deleting new contacts
• Learn envelope and label sizes
• Find exact positioning for placing in your printer
• Tricks to successful mail merging without typing any additional names