How do I automatically address envelopes?

[Hepp-Kondas]

I am looking to automate the process of addressing labels or envelopes,
similar to the UPS online package shipping program.
If we have mailed something to Harry Jones previously, if I just start to
type his name, I want the computer to automatically begin to recognize it,
and give me a drop down list to choose from all "Ha..."s for example. If I
select the correct person, and hit enter, it automatically fills in Harry's
full address, and our return address (previously used in the correspondence.
Is this possible? What program would be best?
Thanks,
Nancy

 

[db ´¯`·.. >]

yes, it is possible
but requires someone
who can program.

ms access would be
the way to go, but
ms word and ms excel could
accomplish the task
as well.

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[Hepp-Kondas]

May I ask why you prefer Access? How big of a programming job would this be?
Would I be hiring someone for one week, one month, one year? I am just
starting up my nonprofit and actually have only a few addresses so far.
Thanks,
Nancy

 

[DL]

Word also has an envelope wizard which can use the Outlook Contact list and
a user defined return address.

Access has a basic Address book db wizard

 

[db ´¯`·.. >]

well, there are a number
of methods to tackle a
project as you mentioned.

basically, you need the
following three elements:

1 database table

2 template of shipping label

and

3 the programming the "lookup"
from the table and produce the
results and apply them to the
fields in the shipping label.

i mentioned access because it
is a database. however, word
and excel could do this particular
project as well.


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