Please click below to download the Microsoft Word™ template for printing onto your FreedomFiler label sheets*. For all other word processors, please see instructions below.

Microsoft Word™ Label Sheet Templates:

	Laser	Ink Jet, no smudge
Standard 1/5 Size Labels	Open Template	Open Template
Large 1/3 Size Labels	Open Template	Open Template
Section Headers	Open Template	Open Template
Section Headers Bold	Open Template	Open Template
Section Headers Big & Bold	Open Template	Open Template

Notes:

1. Due to a limitation with the word processor, the Microsoft Word template does not allow you to create labels for the very bottom row on the FreedomFiler label sheets. You may reserve the bottom row of your sticker sheets for handwriting labels.

2. When printing labels you may receive a prompt stating that the "margins are set outside the printable area". Simply click "Yes" to proceed.

3. If grey gridlines do not appear on your screen, go to the "Table" menu and select "Show Gridlines". In Windows Vista™ select the "Design" tab and then choose "Table Grid".


PRINTING CUSTOM LABELS FROM MICROSOFT WORD™

Download the Microsoft Word label template to print custom folder names onto your blank label sheets. The name of the file that will be dowloaded onto your computer is "FreedomFiler Template". Open the template in Microsoft Word and begin typing folder names into the table provided.

Tips For Entering Labels
I. Use the tab key to move between labels. Hold down "Shift" and tab to move backwards between labels. You do not need to press return after each row.
II. To erase several labels at once, press your "Delete" key or go to the edit menu and choose "Clear" after you have selected the text you want to delete. Do not use your "Backspace" key to delete large blocks of text because this may destroy your table.
III. To save the file choose "Save As..." from the file menu and choose a different file name. By doing so, the original blank template will always be available for future use.


ALIGNMENT AND TRUNCATION PROBLEMS

Some printers and printer drivers have limited printable areas and some printers may be out of alignment by 1/16 inch or more.

To fix your printer's alignment try adjusting the left or top margins in your word processor by choosing the "Page Set Up" menu. A change of .06" will shift your text 1/16 of an inch. Most printers are aligned to within 1/32 of an inch. Always print a test page or try printing 1 or 2 labels first.

To fix truncation problems make sure that you have the most current driver installed for your printer and check your page set up in your word processor to make sure you are using the correct margin settings. To download the latest driver for your printer, go to the company website for your printer manufacturer.


PRINTING CUSTOM LABELS FROM ANY WORD PROCESSOR

The following are general set up instructions for formatting Microsoft Word and Word Perfect to print wording onto your FreedomFiler blank colored label sheets. These formatting parameters may be applied to any word processor. After correctly formatting, you may want to save a copy of the settings into a file for future use. When entering your label titles in your word processor, use the tab key to move from one label to the next within a single row in your document. To move to the next row, press enter/return.

Microsoft Word
File
New/Blank Document
OK
File/Page Set Up
Margins (See settings below)
Left
Right
Top
OK
Format
Tabs
Clear All
Alignment (Left)
Tab Stop Position
(Set Tabs, see settings below)
Press Set after typing each tab position.
OK
Format
Paragraph
Indents and Spacing
Line Spacing (set at "Exactly")
At
Type 45pt (or 0.625" if 45pt is not accepted)
OK
Format
Font
Font: Arial
Style: Bold Italic
Size: 14pt
Character Spacing
Spacing: Condensed
*See additional instructions below for entering measurements.

WordPerfect for Windows
Format
Margins (see settings below)
Left
Right
Top
OK
Format
Line, Tab, Set
Setting Type: Left
Clear All
Position (Set Tabs, see settings below)
Press Set after first then second tab setting.
OK
Format
Tabs Line, Ht
Set to "Fixed"
Line Ht to 45pt (or 0.625" if 45pt is not accepted)
OK
Format
Font
Font: Arial
Style: Bold Italic
Size: 14pt
Character Spacing
Spacing: Condensed
*See additional instructions below for entering measurements.

MARGINS
Left: Type 0.33"
Right: Type 0.25"
Top: Type 0.5"
Bottom: Type 0.25"

CENTER TABS
First Tab: Type 2"
Second Tab: Type 4"
Third Tab: Type 6"

Note: Some word processors may not print the last row of labels onto your label sheets; however, you may use the last row for handwriting labels. For best printing results, download the MSWord Label Template provided (see above).

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