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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRINTED INSERTS

Microsoft Word

Step 1:

Create a new Microsoft Word document
Select "TOOLS" from the tool bar at the top of the screen.
Within the "TOOLS" menu, select "ENVELOPES AND LABELS".
Step 1
Step 2:

From within this directory, select the "LABELS" tab at the top of the menu.
From the "LABELS" directory, select "OPTIONS".
Step 2
Step 3:

From the "OPTIONS" page, choose "NEW LABEL"
Step 3
Step 4:

3" x 4" Inserts -- with the discard area at the bottom and right, please enter the following settings:

Label Name: Insert any name of your choice
Top Margin: 0" Label Height: 3"
Side Margin: 0" Label Width: 4"
Vertical Pitch: 3" Number Across: 2
Horizontal Pitch: 4" Number Down: 3
Page Size: Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in.)



2 1/4" x 3 1/2" Inserts -- with the discard area at the bottom and right, please enter the following settings:

Label Name: Insert any name of your choice
Top Margin: 0" Label Height: 2.25"
Side Margin: 0" Label Width: 3.5"
Vertical Pitch: 2.25" Number Across: 2
Horizontal Pitch: 3.5" Number Down: 4
Page Size: Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in.)
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Step 4b
Step 5:

Once you've entered the desired dimensions choose "OK" from the "New Label" menu.
Then choose "OK" from the "Options" menu.
Finally, choose "New Document" from the "Envelope and Label" menu.
Step 5
Step 6:

You can now type in the name, title, company, or any other information that you would like to include on the insert.
Step 6


OPTIONAL: PRINTING INSERT BORDERS


Please note that when you print the insert, the borders will not be present -- note the 1st sample.

If you would like to print the insert WITH the borders, please follow these steps:

Adding Insert Borders
Step 1:

Right click on the insert to bring up the pop-up menu -- then select the "TABLE PROPERTIES..." option.
Optional Step 1
Step 2:

Next select "BORDERS and SHADING..." option.
Optional Step 2
Step 3:

Finally select the "ALL" option.
Optional Step 3
Step 4:

Now if you select the print view option you will notice that the insert borders have now been added.
Having the borders present will make cutting and fitting your inserts into its badge holders a much simplier process.
Optional Step 4