database

I would like to set up a database of names, phone numbers, emails, etc. I
would like them in alpha order. I want them to print out in a list vertically
and I want to be . What is the easiest way to do this.

DL
Tue Aug 12 16:05:07 PDT 2008

To create a db you need a db application, or you could create a simple list
in excel.
So what software do you have available?

"DFMuse" <DFMuse@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E3575AC3-7929-4B38-AD57-200D7173AC0B@microsoft.com...
>I would like to set up a database of names, phone numbers, emails, etc. I
> would like them in alpha order. I want them to print out in a list
> vertically
> and I want to be . What is the easiest way to do this.

DFMuse
Tue Aug 12 19:55:01 PDT 2008

I have the office professional suite, I can do it in excel, word, works or
publisher. My main problem is I can get it to print out in a neat list (like
standard address labels) It keeps printing one name per sheet of paper.
Just can't figure it out.

"DL" wrote:

> To create a db you need a db application, or you could create a simple list
> in excel.
> So what software do you have available?
>
> "DFMuse" <DFMuse@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E3575AC3-7929-4B38-AD57-200D7173AC0B@microsoft.com...
> >I would like to set up a database of names, phone numbers, emails, etc. I
> > would like them in alpha order. I want them to print out in a list
> > vertically
> > and I want to be . What is the easiest way to do this.
>
>
>

macropod
Tue Aug 12 20:40:07 PDT 2008

For a simple list, an Excel workbook or even a Word table would do. For your needs, the Excel workbook is probably the better
environment for building & maintaining the list. Just be sure to split the addresses into at least 1 column per address line (eg
Street number & name, Locality, State, postcode could all be separate fields). You could then use Word's mailmerge facility to turn
the Excel records into a set of mailing labels.

--
Cheers
macropod
[MVP - Microsoft Word]


"DFMuse" <DFMuse@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:37AFC412-986D-4191-90FE-7D9C139B44E6@microsoft.com...
>I have the office professional suite, I can do it in excel, word, works or
> publisher. My main problem is I can get it to print out in a neat list (like
> standard address labels) It keeps printing one name per sheet of paper.
> Just can't figure it out.
>
> "DL" wrote:
>
>> To create a db you need a db application, or you could create a simple list
>> in excel.
>> So what software do you have available?
>>
>> "DFMuse" <DFMuse@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:E3575AC3-7929-4B38-AD57-200D7173AC0B@microsoft.com...
>> >I would like to set up a database of names, phone numbers, emails, etc. I
>> > would like them in alpha order. I want them to print out in a list
>> > vertically
>> > and I want to be . What is the easiest way to do this.
>>
>>
>>

Beth
Wed Aug 13 08:31:27 PDT 2008

Based on your description of how it prints it sounds like you are using mail
merge? If so you need to set your main document as a Directory or Catalog
(how is worded depends on the version of Word you are using.

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"DFMuse" <DFMuse@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:37AFC412-986D-4191-90FE-7D9C139B44E6@microsoft.com...
> I have the office professional suite, I can do it in excel, word, works
> or
> publisher. My main problem is I can get it to print out in a neat list
> (like
> standard address labels) It keeps printing one name per sheet of paper.
> Just can't figure it out.
>
> "DL" wrote:
>
>> To create a db you need a db application, or you could create a simple
>> list
>> in excel.
>> So what software do you have available?
>>
>> "DFMuse" <DFMuse@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:E3575AC3-7929-4B38-AD57-200D7173AC0B@microsoft.com...
>> >I would like to set up a database of names, phone numbers, emails, etc.
>> >I
>> > would like them in alpha order. I want them to print out in a list
>> > vertically
>> > and I want to be . What is the easiest way to do this.