I'm starting my first merge job in Word that will
be "ongoing"--I'll be adding to the address list every
couple of weeks.  I'm a long-time WordPerfect user, and
trying to do this in Word, I feel like I'm on Mr. Toad's
Wild Ride.  I could use a good basic article on how to use
it efficiently (i.e, if one field in my form is the same
for every form, do I have to type it every time?).
    I also don't know how to transfer a data file back
and forth between my computer and the other typist's.  I
attempted to call up the data file like I would any file,
and Word wouldn't read it that way.  Is it always
necessary to go through the Merge Wizard in order to get
to the data file?  I was trying to add addresses here and
there today whenever I had 10 minutes to spare, and I had
to go through quite a process getting to the entry screen
each time.  Once I was there, I couldn't do anything else
until I closed that screen.
    Appreciate any help...!