How to Create a Letter Using Wizards in Microsoft Word 2003

Many people rely upon the handiness of modern day word processors to create letters, resumes and a variety of other documents. For those who want to add a professional flare to letters, the letter creation wizard, found in programs like Microsoft Word 2003, is priceless.

Instructions

1. Open the letter wizard. Scroll to “Tools” and select “Letters and Mailings” and then click on “Letter Wizard.”

2. Choose a letter format. In the first tab you can choose a letter format. Check the box labeled as “Date Line” and then choose the desired date format from the date line drop-down menu to the right. Select the letter page design and letter page style by selecting the desired options from the corresponding drop-down menus.

3. Set recipient information. Click on the “Recipient Info” tab to access this menu. You can add a contact from your Windows contact menu by clicking on the “Click Here to Use Address Book” icon. Under the “Recipients Name” field enter the name of the person you are sending the letter to. Under “Delivery Address” enter the mailing address. Choose the desired salutation from the salutations drop-down menu at the bottom.

4. Choose the “Other Elements.” Under the “Other Elements” tab you can specify the reference line, mailing instructions, attention, subject and "CC" by checking the corresponding boxes adjacent to those fields and entering in the desired text.

5. Enter the send information. Under the “Sender Info” tab, you can do several things. You can enter the senders name and the return address by entering the text into those fields. Under the “Closing” field, you can enter in a complimentary closing, job title, company and writer/typists initials by checking the boxes and entering in the desired text.

6. Implement the new letter template. Click “OK” to create this letter.

Tips & Warnings

• The letter wizard is great for creating professional letter templates in minutes.