[Graham Mayor]

Hmmmm. I'd be tempted to look out for an autotext entry called
EnvelopeExtra1 or EnvelopeExtra2 which would be added to any envelope you
create. Also see what is contained in the user information - mailing address
section at tools options.

Does the problem occur if you start Word in its safe mode (hold the CTRL key
whilst starting Word)? If not see
http://www.gmayor.com/what_to_do_when_word_crashes.htm then
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/...peningWord.htm particularly the
references to normal.dot and the registry Data key.

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Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org


wrote:
No, I mean an ASCII character that looks like a box. I entered what
is being printed on the envelope EXACTLY (except for the box
character). Field codes IS unchecked, as is the POSTNET option.
How do I delete this barcode field from the envelope? It appears
whether I use a mail merge table or a single address from TOOLS,
ENVELOPES, etc.

"Graham Mayor" wrote:

Do you mean: {BARCODE "{MERGEFIELD ZIP}"62736-0001}"\u} ?
Tools options print uncheck 'field codes'
It seems you have a barcode field on your envelope.

The barcode produced by Word is POSTNET.
The USPS no longer accepts that format for bulk mail discounts -- see
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897290. You might as well not use the
barcode feature at all.

See http://www.gmayor.com/changing_envelope_layout.htm

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Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org


wrote:
I'm using Word 2003 SP2. Recently, every time I print an envelope or
try a mail merge (from Access or Word) I am getting a line of
characters that don't make any sense.
It starts above the address, in the middle of the envelope and
reads: (A box
character)BARCODE " (BOX)MERGEFIELD zip (BOX)62736-
0001(BOX)
"\u

Neither the return address or the addressee have that zip code. I
have checked to see if there are any hidden codes, but see none.
I beieve it started after one of the MS automatic updates but can't
prove it since I don't do envelopes too often.
Any HELP?