Need help getting contacts into word for mail merge

[gnGracie]

I've exported my outlook contacts to a file on my desktop to use for
mail merge, and when I try to set up a new profile in Word (during the
mail merge wizard), I keep getting this message: "Unable to obtain
list of tables from the data source."

How do I set my Outlook Contacts as the source for mail merge to pull
files from. I'm so frustrated with this program!

BTW, is outlook Contacts stored as "outlook.pst" ? That's the file I
exported to my desktop.

I don't know if this makes a difference, but my MS Office 2002 is
actually on my D drive, not my C drive. And, I used to use Corel WP,
so my original contacts folder for mail merge was Corel. How do I
direct (through the wizard) "choose contacts folder" to my outlook
contacts?

Thanks for any help.

Brandy

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

You're adding a lot of unnecessary steps. You can simply start a merge by going to your Contacts folder in Outlook and choosing Tools | Mail Merge.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Why would you export Contacts for a mail merge? The whole point of Office is
to take advantage of the integration between Outlook and Word. Did you read
any of the Help files on how to do a mail merge?
http://www.slipstick.com/contacts/printlabel.htm
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/mailmerge.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011186361033.aspx

 

[gnGracie]

Thanks so much Russ and Sue. I actually did read (and print out) the
links provided, Russ - I think I was just totally frustrated and my
brain was fried yesterday. I read through all of the links provided
and actually merged my letter!! (big, stupid grin on my face) Now I
need to figure out labels. Any additional helpful links to
instructions are greatly appreciated. You guys have been very helpful.
Thanks so much.

BTW, how do I start printing in the middle of a label page, say label
#15? Thanks.

Brandy