I am trying to create mail merge template with macro
length being > 17 characters, but Word XP is limiting the
characters to 17 characters. This was supported in Word
2000 but not in XP. All templates which were working in

I have a mail merge document in Word 2003 attached to an Access 2003
database.  The document is a contract and has numbered paragraphs.  I want
to be able to optionally include or exclude paragraphs based on values in
the database, and I want the paragraphs to renumber.  I also want ...

hi, i'm experiencing problems in making a label...these is
what is going on...i open microsoft word, tools, letters &
mailings, envelopes & labels, new document, then i start
typing up a label, then when i click file, print, pick the

I am with a company that does major construction projects in 200+ counties in 22 states.  We have  local engineering firms representing our interests with city and county engineers.  Many represent us in multiple counties.  I have these documented in an Excel97 spreadsheet
What I ...

I have a Word 2003 document with a special kind of mail-merge--one which
breaks at zip codes. It looks like:
{ IF {MERGESEQ} = "1" "{MERGEFIELD "SellerZip"}
" ""} {SET Place1 {MERGEFIELD "SellerZip"}}

I create a small data base file to be merged into a
certficate which has been saved with fields in it.
My frustration hits an all time high when I want to use
this same data base to merge into "a second" and different

I'm creating a directory which has four records down and
two across on each page.  I would like for it to read
down then start at the top of the next column. It will
also be multiple pages. I've tried moving around

I have Word 2003 and an Excel file with zip codes as a field. I want it to
"break" at every zip code like this:
-------
85615

I used to do this for a living, and now for the life of me
I can't remember what to do.  I'm doing envelopes and the
addresses float from the top down....I want them to float
from the bottom up.  I hope that makes sense.  Any help

All,
I am trying to setup a mail merge between Microsoft Word
2000 and Avery DesignPro as I need to build a function
that will print off numerous labels for cds automatically.

I want to include in a form a field that will display the
date that is 30 days from the current date.  Is this
possible?

I am trying to merge a comma-delimited text file off addresses into a letter
that needs to be sent to each of the addresses.  I select my text file, and
I get the following error:
"Word could not merge the main document with the data source because the

Is this the place to ask where I can find the codes of a Word document.
In the old Word Perfect is was (more or less) automatically shown at the
bottom of the screen. Therefore the Dutch named it a 'Underwater field'.
Please help me.

I'm attempting to merge Excel information into labels. Using the Wizard in Word 2002 (SP3 installed), Step 1, I click 'labels', on Step 2, 'use existing Document' as I have before, Step 3 select the Excel file with the data, but by Step 4 the heading becomes 'Write Your letter' ...

Don't include your email address in your posting. I opened
a new email account and listed it in the sender's email
for this newsgroup. Since yesterday I've received about 10
viruses from people associated with this newsgroup. The