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How to Create a Mail Merge Directory in Microsoft Word 2003

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Summary: If you need to create a mail merge document as a single list, a directory or catalog is the way to go. This video and article explain how you can create a mail merged directory or catalog using Microsoft Word 2003.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Create the list (names, address, etc.) you want to use for your merge and save it.

  2. Step 2

    Open a blank page in Microsoft Word and go to "Tools > Letters and Mailings > Mail Merge."

  3. Step 3

    Select "Directory" from the "Mail Merge" task pane and click "Next."

  4. Step 4

    Choose the type of document you want to use and click "Next."

  5. Step 5

    Browse to find the list you saved and open it. Select recipients for the directory and click "OK."

  6. Step 6

    Click "Next" and arrange your document by clicking on "More Items." Then insert the merge fields into your document by double-clicking on them.

  7. Step 7

    Click on "Close" and arrange your document the way you'd like it to look. Select "Next" when you are finished.

  8. Step 8

    Complete the merge. Click on merge "To New Document" and select "OK" to merge all your records for your directory.

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on 9/25/2009 These are great tips. Thanks for sharing this informative writing about creating a mail merge directory in Microsoft Word 2003.

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