How do I create mailing labels using Word XP/2003?
Merlin uses Microsoft Word’s mail merge facilities to do recalls. Merlin generates a text file containing the patient data for the recall. Word then uses this data and slots the patient information into each letter. 1. Create a letter and on the “Tools” menu select “Letters and Mailings”, then select “Mail Merge Wizard” – ensure that “Show mail merge toolbar” is checked. 2. Select document type – “Labels”. Click “Next”. 3. Select starting document – “Label options”. Click “Next”. 4. In the “Label Options” box, select the label you are using. Click “Next”. 5. Select recipients – “Existing list”. Click “Browse ” The next point is crucial – you must change the “Files of Type” from “All Word documents” to “Text Files” since Merlin outputs its merge data as a text file. 6. Now click the drop down “Look in” list and navigate back up to your C drive, then into Program Files\Merlin Professional\Templates\Recalls\Data. You should now see the file “Recalls.txt” which Merlin generated. Select thi
