The POSTNET bar code that Word generates no longer qualifies for USPS bulk mailing discounts
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897290
"In general, the Postal Service recommends that, unless you are preparing
a mailing for automation rates, you should NOT put barcodes on the mail pieces.
As long as the mailing address is correct, your mail will still be processed
efficiently without a barcode—and you won’t need to worry about having the
wrong barcode on your mail. A bad (incorrect) barcode is much worse than no
barcode at all. A bad barcode can cause your mailpiece to travel to the wrong destination."
Ref:
http://www.usps.com/businessmail101/misc/discountsBarcoded.htm
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows System & Performance
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Thank You Carey,
Is this something new?
In the past, as you know you had the option of inserting the bar code with
no problems.