How to Format Label Text and Add Graphics in Microsoft Word

This tutorial will explain how to format label text and add graphics into Microsoft Word.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Format text

  1. Image titled Format Label Text and Add Graphics in Microsoft Word Step 1
    1
    Locate the Tools menu. Click on the "Letters and Mailings" and then click "Envelopes and Labels".
  2. Image titled Format Label Text and Add Graphics in Microsoft Word Step 2
    2
    Click the Labels tab. If necessary, enter or edit the label text in the Address box.
  3. Image titled Format Label Text and Add Graphics in Microsoft Word Step 3
    3
    Select the text that you want to format.
  4. Image titled Format Label Text and Add Graphics in Microsoft Word Step 4
    4
    Right-click the selected text, and then click Font on the shortcut menu (shortcut menu: A menu that shows a list of commands relevant to a particular item. To display a shortcut menu, right-click an item or press SHIFT+F10.).
  5. Image titled Format Label Text and Add Graphics in Microsoft Word Step 5
    5
    Make the changes that you want in the Font dialog box, and then click OK. All of the labels on the sheet will have the new formatting.

Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Add graphics

  1. Image titled Format Label Text and Add Graphics in Microsoft Word Step 6
    1
    Be sure to place the graphics where they won't obstruct the address or otherwise interfere with the mail processing. For more information, check with the postal service.
  2. Image titled Format Label Text and Add Graphics in Microsoft Word Step 7
    2
    Place the mouse pointer in the label where you want to insert the graphic.
  3. Image titled Format Label Text and Add Graphics in Microsoft Word Step 8
    3
    Locate the Insert menu. Point to "Picture" and then click the appropriate command, depending on the location and type of graphic you want.
  4. Image titled Format Label Text and Add Graphics in Microsoft Word Step 9
    4
    Locate the graphic, and then double-click it to insert it.
  5. Image titled Format Label Text and Add Graphics in Microsoft Word Step 10
    5
    Locate the "Wrapping style", click "Square", and then under "Horizontal alignment", click the alignment that you want.
  6. Image titled Format Label Text and Add Graphics in Microsoft Word Step 11
    6
    Click OK.

You Might Also Like

Create and Install Symbols on Microsoft Word
How to
Create and Install Symbols on Microsoft Word
Transfer a Microsoft Word Custom Dictionary from One Computer to Another
How to
Transfer a Microsoft Word Custom Dictionary from One Computer to Another
Remove a Blank Page in Word
How to
Remove a Blank Page in Word
Create an Index in Word
How to
Create an Index in Word
Check a Word Count in Microsoft Word
How to
Check a Word Count in Microsoft Word
Convert a JPEG Image Into an Editable Word Document
How to
Convert a JPEG Image Into an Editable Word Document
Corrupt a Word File
How to
Corrupt a Word File
Insert a Check Box in Word
How to
Insert a Check Box in Word
Insert a Hyperlink in Microsoft Word
How to
Insert a Hyperlink in Microsoft Word
Redline a Document in Microsoft Word
How to
Redline a Document in Microsoft Word
Remove the 'Read Only' Status on MS Word Documents
How to
Remove the 'Read Only' Status on MS Word Documents
Add Backgrounds in Word
How to
Add Backgrounds in Word
Insert a Line in Word
How to
Insert a Line in Word
Print Avery Labels in Microsoft Word on PC or Mac
How to
Print Avery Labels in Microsoft Word on PC or Mac

References

  1. Laser & Inkjet Label for Word

About This Article

wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, 9 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. This article has been viewed 32,690 times.
How helpful is this?
Co-authors: 9
Updated: July 17, 2021
Views: 32,690
Categories: Microsoft Word