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Automate Envelope Addressing & Labels with InDesign: A Mail Merge Class for Creatives

Tired of manually typing names and addresses for every envelope, invitation, or label? Whether you're sending out holiday cards, wedding invites, or designing product labels, this class will show you how to automate the entire process using Mail Merge in Adobe InDesign.

With just a simple spreadsheet (from Excel or Apple Numbers) and a few easy steps in InDesign, you can automatically generate dozens—or even hundreds—of unique designs in minutes. No more copy-pasting. No more ugly store-bought labels.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Use Mail Merge (Data Merge) in Adobe InDesign

• Link your InDesign layout to a spreadsheet (Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets)

• Automatically populate text fields like names, addresses, and more

• Create custom envelopes, labels, cards, or name badges

• Set up mass production for barcodes, product info, or sports cards

Even if you’ve never opened InDesign before, don’t worry—if you're familiar with Photoshop or Illustrator, you’ll feel right at home. This class uses only a handful of basic tools and is designed to be approachable for everyone.

Who This Class Is For:
Perfect for designers, DIYers, small business owners, and event planners who want to save time and automate repetitive layout tasks. Whether you're personalizing mailers or creating a full product line, this method will change the way you work.

Tools & Software You’ll Use:

• Adobe InDesign

• A spreadsheet (from Excel, Apple Numbers, or Google Sheets)

Optional: barcode generator or image linking for more advanced merge projects.

Class Runtime: Approximately 31 minutes

Please Note: This class was originally created for Skillshare.com. I understand that the Skillshare subscription model doesn’t work for everyone, so I’m now offering individual class purchases directly through my website. Because of this, you won’t be able to post projects, or receive feedback, but you will get full access to all class videos and content.

While I’m proud of the material, this class was originally recorded in 2016. It’s in 1080p, with mostly modern-looking screen captures, but please note that some of the audio and video quality do not reflect the higher standards I produce today. You can preview this for yourself in the class trailer on YouTube or sample the class through a provided video clip below.

Since the content is still highly valuable, I’m offering this class at a deeply discounted rate. I hope you’ll check it out!

Sample Video:
https://tinyurl.com/MassMailSample

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