Labeling with Microsoft Word

This is a tutorial on how to create labels with Microsoft Word 2000, 2001, 2002.

Preparing the Template

• Open Microsoft Word.
• Click on the menu: Tools-> Letters and Mailings -> Envelopes and Labels
• Select the "Label" Tab, click Options.
• Select the label brand and the product number and click OK.
• For address label, enter the address in the space provided. If not, skip to the next step.
• To place the template into the document, click "New Document"

Note: For Begalabel.com labels, please use our Avery Cross Reference Chart.

Label Design and Layout

• If you do not see borders, turn on borders by clicking menu: Tables->Show Gridlines
• Proceed to type in text into the first box provided (on the top left).
• To insert image, click on menu: Insert->Picture->Clip Art or From File depending on where your image is.
• If you are creating the same labe, select all in the first label, COPY, and PASTE into other squres.

Note: Be sure to save your file every step of the way so that you can go back if necessary.

Now your labels are complete and ready to print!



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