Labels are important in many different industries, from shipping and inventory to branding and marketing. If you regularly need to print labels for your business, whether it’s for mailing products or handing out promotional materials, Microsoft Word can help. Here are the steps to print labels from Word:

Step 1: Set Up the Label Sheet

Before you can print labels, you’ll need to set up the label sheet in Microsoft Word. This will ensure that the labels are spaced correctly and align with the labels on the sheet you’ll be printing on.

1. Open a new document in Microsoft Word.

2. Go to the Mailings tab and select Labels.

3. Click on Options to choose the type of label you want to use. You can also choose the supplier of the label sheet and the product number to ensure it’s compatible.

4. Select the label product you want to use, then click OK.

5. In the Label Options dialog box, make sure the measurements are accurate for the size of the label sheet.

6. Click OK to save your settings and return to the Labels dialog box.

Step 2: Create Your Labels

Once you’ve set up the label sheet, you can start creating your labels. You can either create a single label or create a sheet of the same label.

1. In the Labels dialog box, type in your text or graphics. You can also copy and paste text from another document into the Labels box.

2. Format the text as you desire by selecting it and using the formatting options in the Home tab.

3. Once you’ve created your label, you can create more of the same label by clicking on New Document in the Labels dialog box.

4. You can also create a sheet of the same label by clicking on Full Page of the Same Label.

Step 3: Print Your Labels

Now that you’ve created your labels, it’s time to print them.

1. Load the label sheet into your printer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. In the Labels dialog box, click on Print.

3. In the Printer dialog box, select the printer you want to use and make any necessary print settings. You can also preview the labels before printing.

4. Click on Print to print your labels.

With these steps, you can easily create and print labels from Microsoft Word. Whether you need mailing labels or promotional labels, this process can save you time and effort. Just remember to make sure your label settings match the label sheet you’re using, and you’re good to go.