I am just trying to create labels in word...

When you let Word create the list, it creates it as an Access-style database and does not let you edit it directly. I find it more satisfactory to use an Excel sheet as a data source, but you can also use an ordinary table in a Word document. The only requirement in either case is that the first (header) row must contain the merge field names, and there must be no space between the header row and the data rows.

Hello Megan B,

I'm Shalom and I'd happily help you with your question. In this forum, we are Microsoft consumers just like yourself.

Here are some steps you can follow to create address labels in Word using a data source:

1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Click on the "Mailings" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on the "Start Mail Merge" button and select "Labels."
4. In the Label Options dialog box, select the label type you want to use, and then click "OK."
5. Next, click on the "Select Recipients" button in the Mailings tab.
6. Choose "Type New List" to create a new data source. This is where you can enter your address information.
7. Enter the addresses in the Data Source dialog box. You can add fields like First Name, Last Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code, etc., and enter the data for each recipient.
8. After entering your data, save the data source with a name and location of your choice.
9. Now, when you're ready to insert the data into your labels, go back to the "Mailings" tab and click on "Insert Merge Field" to add the fields from your data source into the labels.
10. Preview the labels by clicking on "Preview Results" to ensure everything is as you want it.
11. Click on "Finish & Merge" and choose the option that suits your needs. You can either print the labels directly or create a new document with the merged labels.

If the file still isn't working as expected, please provide more details about the issue or error messages you're encountering for further assistance.

Best Regards, Shalom