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How to Guide: Creating Templates in Microsoft Word For Sheet Labels

Sheet Label Templates

Printing your own sheet labels? We’ve got you covered! Follow this step-by-step guide to set up and print your artwork onto sheet labels using Microsoft Word.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Labels

  1. Open Microsoft Word and create a blank document.label templates 
  2. Navigate to the Mailings tab in the toolbar.
  3. Click Labels on the left-hand side.label templates word
  4. In the Envelopes and Labels pop-up, make sure you’re on the Labels tab.
  5. Click Options at the bottom of the window.word templates for labels
  6. Select New Label to create a custom size.labeling templates for microsoft word

Step 2: Adjusting Label Dimensions

  1. Name your label for easy reference.word templates
  2. Adjust the Label Height and Width to match your sheet labels. For example, LabelValue’s Custom Sheeted Labels might be 2” in height and 3” in width.labeling templates
  3. Set the Top and Side Margins to match your label sheet. (LabelValue’s custom sheet labels have a 0.1” side margin.)MS word templates
  4. Adjust the Vertical and Horizontal Pitch to ensure proper label spacing.The Vertical Pitch is the distance from the top of one label to the top of the label directly below it, while the Horizontal Pitch is the distance from the left edge of one label to the left edge of the next label in the row.labeling templates
  5. Enter the Number Across and Down to match your sheet layout. (For example, 4 labels across and 3 down.)labeling templates - how to
  6. Choose the correct Page Size—either Letter (8.5” x 11”) or Custom based on your label sheet.how to create labeling templates in word
  7. Click OK to save your settings. If there’s an issue with the dimensions, an error message will prompt you to make adjustments.templates for word

Step 3: Creating the Label Template

  1. In the Product Number box, select your newly created label and click OK.labelvalue templates
  2. Click New Document to generate a template with your label setup.microsoft template for labels
  3. If you don’t see the label outlines, go to the Home tab.
  4. In the Paragraph section, find the Borders icon (third section from the left).
  5. Click the drop-down arrow and select View Gridlines—your label outlines should now appear.labeling templates

Step 4: Final Adjustments Before Printing

  1. Click the Layout tab at the top.
  2. Select Margins, then scroll down to Custom Margins.templates for labels using Word
  3. In the pop-up window, verify that the margins align with your custom label sheet.
  4. If a warning appears about margins being outside the printable area, click Fix or manually adjust them.
  5. Click OK.labeling templates for microsoft word how to
  6. Insert your artwork into each label, load your sheet labels into your printer, and click Print to bring your labels to life!labeling template

Need Help? We’ve Got Templates!

If you’re having trouble setting up your templates manually - we’ve got you covered! We’ve created pre-formatted templates for different label sizes—just download, upload your artwork, and print. Contact our team for more information.

Looking for high-quality sheet labels? LabelValue offers a wide range of custom sheet labels designed for all types of printing projects. Check out our selection today!

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