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Summary: How to create labels you will use only once. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 6, Word 95, Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)
Word is a versatile program that allows you to create all sorts of documents. One potential use of Word is to create mailing labels. Many people create mailing labels using the Mail Merge feature of Word, which pulls names and addresses from a data source and formats them for printing on labels.
But what if you need to create labels that aren't originating from a data source? What if you need only a few labels to go on a small mailing, and you never need the labels again? There is a quick way to handle this situation in Word, as well. Simply follow these steps:
Word formats documents for labels using tables. If you cannot see the individual labels in the document, choose Show Gridlines from the Table menu. Each cell of the table corresponds to a single label. To enter your label information, just position the insertion point in the desired cell/label and start typing.
If you are printing labels on a laser printer, Word formats a table that represents an entire sheet of labels. If you are printing on a dot-matrix printer, Word formats a single-cell table that represents a single label. In this case you will need to add additional cells to represent each additional label you need to print. One way you can add the cells/labels is to position the insertion point in the existing cell/label and press the Tab key. Word adds a new cell/label below the old one.
Once you are done entering and formatting your label information, you can print your document on your label stock. Save the labels, if desired, or simply discard the document.
Tip #897 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 6 95 97 2000 2002 2003
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