How to Make Address Labels in Pages

Are you tired of using pre-made label templates and want to create your own address labels from scratch? Look no further! With Pages, Apple's excellent word processing and page layout application, creating standard labels is easier than ever. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to make your own address labels in Pages.

Before we begin, it's essential to know that by default, Pages inserts a three-by-three table with a single header row. To create a new table, open Pages and select the Table button on the Toolbar. Set the Header option to zero in the Headers & Footers section of the Table Inspector. Make sure to remove the checks from the Headers and Footers checkboxes as headers and footers limit the amount of printable space available to you on the page.

To create a label template, launch Pages (in /Applications) and create a new, blank word processing document. It will be easier to tweak your label layout if you open two Inspector windows, one for document settings and the other for table settings, along with the label document you're working on. Use this information to create the template.

Search the package for measurement information or use a ruler to take measurements from the label itself. For the purposes of this exercise, we will use the information that ships with Staples brand Big Tabs 8 tab folder dividers, but you can substitute whatever numbers you need for the labels you want to use.

If you choose to go this route, skip to Step 6. If there are no downloadable templates available for the label that you want to use, look at your labels to find their measurements. That's when you need to create a label from scratch. But often, you'll find that there are no downloadable templates available.

You can also open a Word template in Pages, but you'll often need to adjust the measurements slightly to make the templates work. You might already know that you can download tons of Microsoft Word label templates for the most common labels.

Step 1: Check to see if there's a pre-made label printing template. Check the Avery site for pre-made label templates designed for use with Apple's Pages. But, while it's true that Pages doesn't ship with any built-in label templates, it's actually easy to create and use standard labels using Pages.

In conclusion, creating address labels in Pages is easier than you might think. With these steps, you can create your own custom label template from scratch. Whether you need to print labels for a special event or just want to add a personal touch to your mailings, Pages has got you covered.

How to make address labels in pages