How to Make Labels Using Open Office Writer

Making labels using OpenOffice can simplify a somewhat tedious task: creating labels. Read this article to learn the simplest way to accomplish this task.

Steps

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    Start up Open Office.Org.
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    Click on File >> New >> Labels.
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    In the label dialog box, click on the brand box. This will allow you to choose the type of paper that you use.
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    Select the type of document that you want. The usual standard is Avery, but feel free to explore and discover what you like.
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    Select if you want a single label, a document, and any other options. Some of the things you might want to do are:
    • Create a variety of labels for folders or drawers
    • Create a sheet of address labels
    • Create decorative labels
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    Click New Document. Here, you see a sheet of blank labels.
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    Create the type of format/placement that you want for your labels. Once you are happy with it, copy it to the rest of the labels.
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    Fill your labels with necessary information.
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    Print them out.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    I followed all the instructions and managed to get what I wanted, but the print does not line up with the labels when it prints. What can I do?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    First, make sure you have selected the correct "print paper size" for your printer (American printers default to "letter", whereas most Commonwealth countries use "A4" paper). Second, you can change the margin under the format tab in the labels settings.
  • Question
    How do I change the print size on the label?
    Aldrin Dayrit
    Aldrin Dayrit
    Community Answer
    Press the Font key and use the Cursor key to select an item you wish to change (Font/ Size/ Width/ Style, etc.). Then, press the OK key. Press the Cursor key to select the settings you want to alter, and when you're finished, press the OK key.
  • Question
    How do I get a full page of labels when making it in Office Writer?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    To make a number of the same label on one sheet, duplicate the label you require on the spreadsheet before registering it as a database.
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Updated: June 29, 2021
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