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- Download<\/strong> your template<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Open File<\/strong> (click enable editing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Type the names<\/strong> in each space<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Optional: Add more sheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Go to “File” > “Print”<\/strong> and print your name tags<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Read on for a more detailed step-by-step guide for making name tags in Word, complete with pictures. You\u2019ll also find helpful tips for printing, adding more pages, and formatting names. Need help finding your template? Watch our video on how to find and download free Avery templates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternate method with built-in Word templates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you haven’t downloaded a template, you can also find some within Word. For example, many popular Avery name tag templates are already available within Word. However, if you want to make name tags in Word using only the built-in templates, there are a few more steps to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Open Word<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Go to “Mailings”<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click “Labels”<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click “Options”<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click “New Document”<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Type the names<\/strong> in each space<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Optional: Add more sheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Go to “File” > “Print”<\/strong> and print your name tags<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Compare the steps for making name tags in Word using built-in templates vs. opening a specific template in Word.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n What to know before you get started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
No matter what material you plan to use for printing your name tags, first you should decide which template method you want to use. One consideration is that built-in Word templates are available when you don’t have internet access or can’t download a file for any reason. You can even find built-in templates in Word for a variety of popular Avery products, including name tags. On the other hand, downloading a free Avery template to open in Word takes only half the steps. All in all, using Avery templates is the quickest and easiest way to create professional name tags using Word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whichever method you choose, you will need to know the Avery product number for the name badge product you plan to print. It’s important to match your Avery product and template so that your design prints correctly. Moreover, Avery templates are designed so that you can get the most accurate vision of what your name tags will look like when printed. View the embedded video above to learn how to find and download the free templates for your Avery product, including ones you can use with Word. If you are working with built-in Word templates, this video will walk you through how to find Word templates for Avery products<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nShop Printable Avery Name Tags<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to make name tags in Word with Avery templates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you’re looking for how to make name tags in Word using Avery templates that already exist within that program, please skip to this section<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Download your Avery name tag template for Microsoft Word<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Go to our template finder page<\/a> and enter the Avery product number for the name tag or badge product you want to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don’t know your Avery product number, you can call our onsite Customer Care Center<\/a> or check out this article in our online Help Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Click the Microsoft Word icon under the options for downloadable blank templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Click “Download Template.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you need more help, check out our article with instructions for downloading a Word template from the Avery website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) Open the Word file and enable editing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When you download an Avery template for Word, it will be in protected view. All you have to do is click the “Enable Editing” button to start making your name tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3) Type the names in each space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Click inside each name tag and use the Word editing tools to add text, images, or shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4) Optional: Add more sheets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Place your cursor at the end of the text on the last name badge in the bottom right. Then press the Tab key until an additional sheet of blank name tags appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Copy and paste your design and fill in more names as needed. Use this article for more help adding pages in Microsoft Word<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5) Go to “File” > “Print” and print your name tags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Don’t worry if the name badge borders don’t show for each sheet; it’s just how some versions of Word display name tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, before you print on your actual name badge sheets, it’s always a good idea to check your printer settings and print a test sheet on regular paper. This article in our online Help Center<\/a> is a great resource for checking and troubleshooting printer settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you’re satisfied with your name tag design and alignment, click “print” and follow your usual steps for printing a document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to use built-in Word templates to make name tags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n1) Open Word<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Choose the option to open a blank document.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Open the “Mailings” tab from the top menu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Under the “Mailings” tab, select “Labels.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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In the pop-up window, choose the “Options” button. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Use the drop-down “Label Vendor” menu to choose a label vendor, such as Avery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Next, scroll through the product numbers to choose the exact product you want to print your name tags on.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Finally, choose “New Document” to open up the built-in Word template for your name tags.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once you have a template open in Word, the next steps are the same. So from here you can jump to step three of the instructions above<\/a> for making name tags in Word using Avery templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frequently asked questions about making name tags in Word<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How do I add a logo to a name tag in Word?<\/strong>To add a logo to a name tag in Word, go to the \u201cInsert\u201d tab and select \u201cPictures.\u201d Choose your logo image file, click \u201cInsert,\u201d then use your mouse or the toolbar to adjust its size and placement. If you don’t have a logo, you may want to check out our article with tips for designing one<\/a>.
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<\/p> <\/div> Why does my logo look blurry on name tags in Word?<\/strong>Your logo may look blurry on printed name tags if the image resolution is too low. For the best results, use a high-resolution JPG or PNG file and make sure the logo looks clear at the size you plan to print it. Enlarging a small image can make it look pixelated.<\/p> <\/div>
How do I make all my name tags look the same in Word?<\/strong>The easiest way to make all your name tags look the same in Word is to format one name tag, then copy and paste the design into the remaining spaces. Start by adjusting the text, layout, colors, and logo placement on your first name tag. Once you’re happy with the design, copy and paste it into the other name tags, then replace the names as needed.<\/p> <\/div>
What should I print my name tags on?<\/strong>The best material for printing name tags depends on how you plan to use them. Printable adhesive name badges are great for meetings, conferences, and events where people need temporary identification. For reusable name badges with plastic holders, choose printable cardstock inserts that fit your holders. Whichever option you choose, make sure your Word template matches the product number on your name tag packaging so everything prints in the right place.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n
Make name tags your way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whether you’re making name tags for a meeting, conference, or special event, the right template makes the process easier. Now that you know how to create and print name tags in Word, you’re ready to put your design to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Want more design options? Our free Name Tag Maker<\/a> gives you access to hundreds of customizable designs, plus easy-to-use tools for adding your own text, images, and logos. You can even browse by design<\/a> before choosing what you want to print on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Go to “Mailings”<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Open File<\/strong> (click enable editing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n