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Modifying Label Formats

If you find that none of the standard label types is suitable, you can modify the format for one of the existing label types.

Follow these steps to modify the label format:

  1. Determine which label type is most suitable. The label type you choose will serve as the basis for your new label.
  2. Choose Options Custom Label. The Custom Label dialog box appears:
  3. Use the custom label attributes in the dialog box to reformat the label. Table 4–4 describes the custom label attributes.

    Table 4–4: Custom Label Attributes 
    Attribute
    Description
    Left Margin
    Determines the left margin, in character spaces.
    Label Width
    Determines the label width, in characters.
    Number Across
    Determines the number of labels printed horizontally.
    Height
    Determines the label height, in lines.
    Omit Blank Lines
    Determines whether a line is omitted when the corresponding field within a record is blank.
    Spaces Between
    Determines the number of character spaces between labels printed horizontally.
    Copies of Each
    Determines the number of times each label is printed. Duplicate labels are printed vertically.
    Lines Between
    Determines the number of lines between labels printed vertically.

  4. Change the format attributes as desired.
  5. When you are done reformatting the label, choose OK to save your changes.

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