How to Create Mailing List Labels

Mailing labels assist in expediting letters and packages to an array of people.

Creating mailing list labels is a way to organize addresses for an array of home, business or holiday-related mailings. Mailing list label files can be saved and used repeatedly and offer a time-efficient alternative to hand-written addresses. Do-it-yourself mailing list labels allows for font, color and theme customization through a selection of Word templates that fit various occasions and professional needs. Affixing labels to the exterior of an envelope or package produces a budget-friendly appearance without the costliness.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Microsoft Office Word 2007
• Mailing list labels
• Printer with ink

Instructions

Microsoft Office Word 2007 for Mailing List Labels

1. Click the icon for Microsoft Office Word 2007 on your computer's desktop or under the "Start" button. Click the "Office" icon in the upper-left corner of the screen. Click "New" to open the template menu for specific tasks and a new Word document so you can begin your task.

2. Scroll down under the template drop-down menu on the left side of the screen and click "Labels." Find and click "Mailing and Shipping Labels." Choose and click the type of mailing labels required, such as "Business," "Home" or "Holiday" labels, according to your purpose.

3. Find the brand and product code on your box of purchased labels. Click the Microsoft Office Word 2007 label template that matches the product code. Click "Download" to retrieve the template needed for creating your mailing labels.

4. Click your mouse to highlight the name and address portion of a label. Type the mailing address of a recipient on the corresponding address lines of the label. Follow this direction for each label box.

5. Place the label sheet face-up into the rear tray of your printer. Click "Print" under the "Office" menu. Click "Properties." Go to "Paper Source" and click the "Rear Tray" option. Click the "OK" button to begin printing your mailing list labels.

References

• Office Microsoft: Mailing Labels