How to Make Mailing Labels in Word 2007

Create mailing labels using Microsoft Word 2007's built-in templates.

Widely used in business and educational environments, Microsoft Word is one of the world's most popular word processing applications. Included as part of the Microsoft Office suite of productivity products, Word lets users of all skill levels create print publications, from letters and memos to brochures, forms and envelopes. The 2007 version of the program also features an easy-to-use template that allows users to create mailing labels with just a few clicks.

Instructions

1. Open Microsoft Word 2007.

2. Click the "Office" button in the top-left corner of the window and select "New."

3. Select the "Labels" option from the left-hand side of the New Document dialog box.

4. Click the "Mailing and shipping" option, and then click "Business."

5. Locate the mailing list template that meets the needs of your project, and then double-click its icon to open the template in Word 2007.

6. Edit the placeholder content, replacing the sample customer name and address information with the details required for your project.

7. Load the physical mailing labels into your printer's paper tray.

8. Click the "Office" button and select "Print."

9. Select your preferred printer from the drop-down menu and click "OK" to print your mailing labels.

References

• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Online Help: Microsoft Word 2007, Working with templates
• MS Office Tutorial Training: Microsoft Word 2007 template selection screen image