How to Write a Program to Print a Label
Printing labels on the computer can be quick and easy because of so many options on the market to produce professional-looking labels. Label template programs, software programs and online websites all allow users to design, customize and print attractive-looking labels for reports, envelopes and items such as CDs. Creating a label requires planning the label's content, setting the label's dimensions and then printing it with the best quality paper and ink.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer with printer
- Label blanks
- Label software
- Word processing software
Instructions
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Write a macro in a word processing software program such as Microsoft Word. Click "Tools," "Macro" and then "record macro." Assign a function key or hot key combination to the macro. Then, adjust the left and right margins to fit the size of the label desired, type out the name and address text, and click the red button to stop recording the macro.
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Use a mail merge wizard program to create a label. Most email programs can be used in combination with a word processing program to create labels. For example, you can create labels in Microsoft Outlook from information in the address book in the mail program Microsoft Outlook. In the Outlook address book, select the contacts that you want labels for, then click "Tools," "Mail Merge," "selected contacts" and finally "mailing labels."
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Use a label template sheet such as Avery labels, along with a word processing program such as Microsoft Word. Label templates can be downloaded for free over the Internet. Download and save the label template into your word processing software, such as Microsoft Word. Type in placeholder text such as "full name goes here" in each label on the template. Save the file for future use.
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Use an online printing program offered by a shipping organization such as the U.S. Postal Service or Federal Express. Sign up at the shipping organization's website to obtain a free account.
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References
- Photo Credit label kit image by max blain from Fotolia.com
