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Mail Merge in InDesign: Easily Create and Print Mass Envelopes or Labels

Automate envelope addressing & labels in InDesign! Learn mail merge for creatives to save time & effort. No more manual typing!

5.0(18)
385students
30m
Certificate
Jon Brommet
Jon BrommetCrusoe Design Co.

Course Content

Mail Merge in InDesign: Easily Create and Print Mass Envelopes or Labels is an intermediate-level Skillshare course taught by Jon Brommet. It runs 30m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 5.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews, with 385 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published April 2016.

Automate your envelope addressing and label creation with InDesign Mail Merge! Are you a creative professional – designer, DIY enthusiast, or small business owner – spending too much time manually typing addresses for mailings, invitations, or product labels? This class teaches you how to automate the mail merge process in Adobe InDesign, saving you valuable time and effort.

Stop the tedious copy-pasting and ditch those generic, store-bought labels. Learn to generate unique designs in minutes using a simple spreadsheet (compatible with Excel, Apple Numbers, and Google Sheets).

Here's what you'll learn in this InDesign Mail Merge tutorial:

  • Master Mail Merge (Data Merge) in Adobe InDesign: Understand the core principles of automating your design workflow.
  • Link InDesign to Spreadsheets: Seamlessly connect your InDesign layout to your data source (Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets).
  • Automatic Text Population: Automatically populate text fields with names, addresses, and other personalized information.
  • Create Personalized Designs: Design custom envelopes, labels, cards, name badges, and more.
  • Mass Production Capabilities: Set up efficient workflows for producing barcodes, product information, or sports cards in bulk.

No InDesign experience? No problem! If you're familiar with Photoshop or Illustrator, you'll quickly adapt. This class focuses on basic tools, making it accessible to everyone.

Who is this class for?

This course is perfect for:

  • Designers looking to streamline repetitive tasks.
  • DIYers wanting to create professional-looking personalized items.
  • Small Business Owners aiming to save time on marketing materials and product labeling.
  • Event Planners needing to personalize invitations and programs.

Tools & Software:

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Spreadsheet Software: (Excel, Apple Numbers, or Google Sheets)
  • (Optional) Barcode generator or image linking for advanced merge projects.

Class Duration: Approximately 31 minutes.

Transform the way you work with InDesign Mail Merge and unlock the power of automation for your creative projects!

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