How to Make Avery Filing Labels

A clearly printed label can make finding files much easier.

Organizing your files can be an easy way to save time and energy. Besides just color coding or filing things chronologically or alphabetically, a clear and legible file label can make filing easier. Avery paper company makes several types of filing labels, all of which have free download-able templates you can use to make labels and print them out.

Things You'll Need

• Avery filing labels
• Printer
• Computer
• Internet
• Microsoft Word

Instructions

1. Purchase the type of Avery file labels you prefer.

2. Insert into your printer per your printer and the label specifications. This will differ depending on the type of labels and your specific printer (instructions are included with each set of filing labels).

3. Go to Avery's website.

4. Click on Templates and Software in the top navigation bar.

5. Click on Templates for File Folder Labels

6. Find and download the template that matches the labels you purchased.

7. Fill out the registration form and click "Submit."

8. Choose to save or open with a Microsoft Word document. This will open up a template for you filing labels.

9. Fill out your labels as desired.

10. Print your labels and adhere to your files.

References

• Avery