On Thu, 01 Jun 2006 16:01:20 -0700, Dennis Marks wrote: > On 5/31/2006 10:09 AM, Paul_B wrote the following and I, Dennis Marks, > have replied at the bottom: >> I have rather simple envelope needs. I would like to store some >> addressee names for future envelope use. >> >> From what I can see, the way to do this is to set up a database >> file, create an envelope using merge fields, then go through a >> selective merge each time I want to print an envelope. >> >> Is there an easier way to store addresses for future use? Or is >> the above method easier than it seems to me? >> >> Thanks, >> Paul > > There is no need for a database. Just use a spreadsheet. Put the field > names in the first row. > > Open up the Writer document and go to tools/options/OpenOffice.org > Base/Databases and click new and add the spreadsheet. > > Now go to view/data sources/spreadsheetName/tables/sheet1 and a window > will open showing the spreadsheet. Just drag the field names from the > heading into the document. You can also set the format to be an envelope > and add a return address. > > Every time you print it will ask if you want to merge. The setup is only > done once. It is very easy to add names/addresses to a spreadsheet. > > Note that if you make any changes to the envelope document be sure to > save it before printing. Do not save after printing unless you want to > save the merged document.
Thanks much, guys. This seems like the way to go. And saving frequently used envelopes seems like a worthwhile enhancement. BW, Paul -- Using OOo 2.0 on Win XP sp2. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
