Learn How To Print Sticky Labels With Our Expert How To Guides

A complete list of our expert guides on how to design label templates and print self adhesive labels.

This blog contains guides on how to design and print label templates onto self adhesive labels. These guides cover everything from definitions you need to know and simple guides to each step of designing and printing templates. This blog explains what label templates actually are and how they work, how to find the right template for your labels, how to add and edit a label design, how to print a template, and a few helpful hints (and troubleshooting tips) to help you out when things aren’t quite going to plan.

At Label Planet, we’ve spent years working with labels and label templates. We've picked up plenty of helpful advice to make designing and printing labels much easier and we're sharing it here to help our customers print their own self adhesive labels and stickers.

These posts are all about label templates and printing labels. For more information about the labels we supply, please visit our labels blog.

If you have any problems printing your own labels or have a question that isn't covered here, please visit our Help & Advice Pages for more expert guides or contact our Customer Service Team for one-to-one advice.

Complete List Of How To Guides Available From Label Planet

• The Different Types Of Templates (& How To Choose The Right One For You)
  Learn the difference between standalone and built-in label templates, single design and multiple design label templates, and Word templates and PDF templates. Plus, read our definitions of Portrait, Landscape, Bleed, and “Alternative” templates.
• How To Find & Open A Label Template
  Step by step instructions for how to find and open built-in templates and standalone templates.
• How To Make Your Own Label Template
  A guide to creating your own label template with step by step instructions for Word.
• Label Templates – Compatible Templates 101
  A guide to compatible label templates, including advice on finding a compatible template code for your Label Planet labels.
• Troubleshooting Tips For Choosing The Right Label Template
  If you’re having trouble (or have questions about) finding the right label template for your label size, our troubleshooting tips are a good place to start!
• Always Start With A Plan
  A brief bit of advice on how to start designing a label template.
• Build From The Background Forward
  Top tips for creating label designs that are made up of multiple layers.
• Copy & Paste 101
  A beginner’s guide to what “copy and paste” actually means and how to use these tools.
• How To Select (Highlight) Content In Word
  A beginner’s guide to selecting different items in Word (and how to this as effectively as possible).
• Copy & Paste 102
  A guide to using copy and paste when designing a label template.
• Getting Things In Line With The Perfect Alignment
  A brief definition of what the term “alignment” actually means with regards to label templates.
• Choosing Suitable Shapes & Logical Layouts
  Top tips for creating the perfect label design for the specific label shape and layout of your blank labels.
• Tackling Text-Only Templates
  Top tips for designing label templates that only contain text.
• Getting Inventive With Image-Only Templates
  Top tips for designing label templates that only contain images.
• Tops Tips For Combining Text & Images In Word
  Top tips for designing label templates that contain text and images.
• Finding Word’s Design Tools & Features
  A guide to the design tools available in Word, along with instructions on how to find and use them effectively.
• Using Word’s Arrange Toolbar To Create A Perfectly Arranged Template
  A more detailed guide to the “Arrange” set of design tools in Word and how they can help to create a perfect design in your label template.
• Labels & Mail Merges 101
  A guide to Mail Merge tools and a step by step guide to using Word’s “Step By Step Mail Merge Wizard” to create address labels or product labels from a single label template and a data source.
• How To Create Window Stickers Using A Mirrored Template In Word
  A guide to using Mirrored templates in Word to create window stickers that can be applied onto one side of a window and read from the other side.
• When & How To Use A Bleed Template
  A guide to what Bleed templates are and how they can be used to create perfectly printed self adhesive labels.
• Top Tips For…Rectangular Labels
  Top tips for designing a label template for rectangular labels.
• Top Tips For…Round Labels & Oval Labels
  Top tips for designing a label template for round labels, circular labels, and oval labels.
• Why The Kiss Principle Creates Perfectly Practical Labels
  A brief bit of advice about how keeping things simple can help to create the perfect label template (without driving yourself crazy in the process).
• Troubleshooting Tips For Trouble-Free Label Designs
  If you’re having trouble (or have questions about) designing a label template, these troubleshooting tips should help you pull off your design with a minimal amount of fuss!
• Printing Templates 101
  A brief guide to what happens when you “press print”.
• Choosing The Right Printer To Print Your Labels
  Top tips for choosing the “right” printer to print your own A4 labels, including information about laser printers, inkjet printers, dedicated printers, all-in-one printers, photo printers, print media, media types and media weights, media bypass trays, printer resolution, and “extra” features that are ideal for printing adhesive labels.
• Choosing The Right Print Settings To Print Your Labels
  A guide to choosing the right print settings to get the best possible alignment and print quality on self adhesive labels.
• Top Tips For Loading Your Labels To Align Your Design Perfectly
  Top tips for loading your printer labels correctly to avoid alignment issues.
• The First Rule Of Printing Labels: ALWAYS DO A TEST PRINT FIRST
  THE ONE TIP THAT EVERYONE SHOULD ALWAYS FOLLOW!
• Troubleshooting Tips For Trouble-Free Printing
  If you’re having trouble (or have questions about) printing a label template accurately, these troubleshooting tips should help you to fix any alignment or print quality issues that you encounter when printing laser labels or inkjet labels.
• Definitions – Label Template Terms
  A short list of definitions for common terms used when talking about label templates.
• Definitions – What Is A Built-In Label Template?
  A quick definition of what built-in label templates are and how they work.
• How To Find & Open A Built-In Template In Word
  Learn how to use a built-in template in Word. 
• Definitions – What Does “Compatible” Mean?
  A quick definition of what we mean when we talk about compatible label templates. 
• Definitions – What Does “File Format” Mean?
  Learn what the term file format means when choosing a label template.
• How To View The File Format Of A Label Template
  Learn how to find the file format of a saved label template.
• Downloading Label Templates 101
  A simple guide to downloading a label template.
• How To Download Templates From Label Planet
  Learn how to download a label template from the Label Planet website.
• Measurements For Templates 101
  Learn all about the different measurements that make up a label template.
• How To Make Templates With Word's Create Labels
  Learn how to use the Create Labels tool in Word to make your own label templates.
• How To Make Templates With Table Tools In Word
  Learn how to use Table Tools in Word to make your own label templates.
• Word Label Templates VS. PDF Label Templates
  Discover the difference between Word label templates and PDF label templates.
• Label Templates Orientation 101
  A quick guide to the two types of orientation (portrait and landscape) that apply to label templates.
• How To Add Designs To Word Label Templates
  Learn how to add a label design to a template in Word.
• Paste Options In Word Label Templates 101
  A guide to the different types of paste you can use in Word label templates. 
• Selecting Content In Word Label Templates 101
  A guide to the different ways you can select content in Word label templates.How To Use Copy & Paste To Fill In A Word Template
  Learn how to use copy and paste to add your design to all of the labels in a Word template.
• How To Print Address Labels With Create Labels
  Learn how to print address labels in Word using the Create Labels tool.
• How To Print Address Labels With A Mail Merge
  Learn how to print address labels in Word using the Mail Merge tool.
• Troubleshooting Tips – Word’s Mail Merge Tool
  A quick guide on how to fix the most common problems that occur when using Word's Mail Merge tool.
• A Guide To Label Planet’s Label Templates
  Learn about the different label templates we supply and how to find the one you need on the Label Planet website.
• Definitions: What Are Bleed Label Templates?
  We explain what bleed label templates are and how to use a bleed template. 
• Bleed Label Templates VS Other Label Templates – When To Use A Bleed Label Template
  Learn the difference between bleed label templates and standard templates and when to use a bleed template.
• How To Use Label Planet’s Bleed Label Templates
  A guide to using Label Planet's bleed label templates.
• How To Format Images In Word Label Templates
  Learn how to format images in Word to create a label design.
• How To Use Text Boxes In Word Label Templates
  Learn how to use text boxes in Word to create a label design.
• How To Test Print Label Templates
  Learn how to test print a label template to check for potential problems.
• Label Template Alignment Issues 101
  A quick guide to the different types of alignment problems you might encounter when printing label templates.
• How To Correct Misaligned Label Templates
  A quick guide explaining how to fix the different types of alignment problems you might encounter when printing label templates.
• Improve Template Alignment Using Your Printer
  Learn about the different ways your printer can improve the alignment of a printed label template. 
• How To Use Print Settings To Improve Print Quality & Alignment When Printing Label Templates
  Learn which print settings produce the best possible print quality and alignment when printing labels.
• Definition – What Is A Printer Driver?
  A short definition of what a printer driver is and why they are so important when printing labels.
• How To Get The Perfect Print Alignment For Your Label Templates
  Learn how to get the best possible alignment when printing label templates. 
• Troubleshooting Misaligned Label Templates 101
  A short guide to the reasons why label templates go wrong and how to go about fix the problem. 
• Troubleshooting – Diagnosing The Problem
  How to work out what is going wrong with your label templates. 
• Troubleshooting – Fixing The Problem
  How to fix the problem with your label templates. 
• A Guide To Label Planet’s Templates
  Learn about all the different label templates available from Label Planet.
• How To Pick The Right Template
  Learn how to choose the right label template for your project.
• How To Download Templates From Label Planet
  A quick guide on how to download a label template from the Label Planet website.
• Definitions – Standalone Label Templates Versus Built-In Label Templates
  Learn more about these two types of label templates and the differences between them. 
• How To Avoid Troublesome Label Templates
  A quick guide to steps you can take to prevent problems with label templates.
• Choosing The Right Software / Application To Design & Print Your Own Label Templates
  A quick guide to choosing the right software to design and print label templates.
• FAQs About Label Templates & Microsoft Office
  We answer your most frequently asked questions about using label templates in Microsoft Office. 
• How To Create Your Own Templates
  Learn how to make your own label templates. 
• Christmas Label Templates: Don’t Leave Label Templates To The Night Before Christmas
  We explain why you should leave plenty of time to design and print Christmas labels.
• Christmas Label Templates: Take The Chaos Out Of Christmas Cards With Word’s Mail Merge Tool
  Our guide to making Christmas address labels using Word's Mail Merge tool.
• Christmas Label Templates: Top Tips For Creating Christmas Labels & Gift Tags
  Our top tips on how to make Christmas labels and sticky gift tags for Christmas.
• The FOUR Things You Need To Design & Print Labels
  Learn what you need to design and print your own sticky labels.
• Finding Everything You Need On Our Website
  We explain how to find the tools you need to print labels on the Label Planet website.
• Benefits & Drawbacks Of Different Shapes & Sizes
  Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of using different label shapes and sizes.
• What Software Do You Need To Print Labels?
  Learn which types of software are the best at designing and printing label templates.
• What Are Label Templates?
  Learn everything you need to know about label templates and how they work.
• Different Types Of Templates
  Learn everything you need to know about the different types of label templates.
• The Measurements Of Label Templates
  Learn about all of the different measurements that make up a label template.
• Creating Templates In Word
  Learn how to make label templates in Word. 
• Are Your Software & Templates Compatible?
  Learn how to find out if your label template is compatible with your software.
• What Are Compatible Template Codes?
  Learn everything you need to know about compatible label template codes including what they are and how to find a compatible label template code.
• Compatible Template Codes For Label Planet Labels
  Learn how to find a compatible label template code for labels from Label Planet.
• Label Templates From Label Planet
  Learn everything you need to know about the label templates supplied by Label Planet.
• Choosing The Right Template
  Learn how to choose the right label template for your project.
• Downloading Templates From Our Website
  Learn how to download a label template from the Label Planet website.
• Avoid Compatibility Problems When Opening Templates
  Learn how to avoid problems caused by compatibility issues when you open a label template in your software.
• Templates That Are Trouble From The Start!
  Learn how to fix label templates that don't work as soon as you open them.
• Sketch Your Design First
  We explain why we recommend that you sketch out your label design on paper before you start creating it digitally.
• Design Tools In Word
  A short guide to the design tools in Word that you can use to design a label template.
• Create Word Designs Using Basic Text
  Learn how to use basic text in Word to create a label design.
• Create Word Designs Using Text Boxes & WordArt
  Learn how to use text boxes and WordArt in Word to create a label design. 
• Benefits & Drawbacks Of Basic Text, Text Boxes, & WordArt
  A guide to the benefits and drawbacks of using text, text boxes, or WordArt to create label designs in Word.
• Create Word Designs Using Images & Shapes
  Learn how to use images and shapes in Word to create a label design.
• Working With Images In Word
  Learn how to add and edit images in Word to create label designs.
• How (& Why) To Use Central Alignment
  We explain why a central alignment is the best way to create label designs and how to create a central alignment on your labels.
• Design From The Background Forward
  We explain why we recommend creating a label design from the background forward.
• Layering Items In Word
  Learn how to layer items in Word to build up a label design from several elements. 
• How (& Why) To Take Care With Label Edges
  We explain why it is so important to think carefully about the edges of your label design. 
• Bleed Templates For Coloured Backgrounds & Borders
  Learn why bleed templates are the perfect way to add coloured backgrounds and borders to labels. 
• Creating Mirrored Word Templates For Window Stickers
  Learn how to make window stickers using a mirrored label template in Word.
• Copy & Paste Make Your Templates A Triumph!
  We explain why copy and paste are the perfect tools for creating accurate label templates as simply as possible.
• Selecting Individual Or Groups Of Items
  A guide to the different ways you can select individual items or groups of items in Word. 
• How To Paste Copied Items Into Word Templates
  Learn how to paste items into Word label templates.
• How To Use Copy & Paste To Complete Templates
  Learn how to use copy and paste to add your label designs to all of the labels in your label template.
• Using Word’s Mail Merge Wizard For Address Labels
  Learn how to use the Mail Merge Wizard in Word to make address labels.
• Picking The Perfect Printer
  A short guide to picking the perfect printer for printing labels and stickers.
• Set Up Your Printer To Get The Perfect Print
  Learn how to set up your printer properly to get the perfect print on labels and stickers.
• How & Why You Should Always Test Print Templates
  We explain why you should always test print label templates before printing all of your labels.
• Troubleshooting; What’s Wrong With My Template?
  Learn how to work out what is wrong with your label template.
• Troubleshooting; Why Has My Template Gone Wrong?
  Learn how to work out why your label template has gone wrong.
• Troubleshooting; How Do I Fix My Template?
  Learn how to fix your label template.
• Get Your Christmas Address Labels Done & Dusted
  Learn the quick and easy way to make Christmas address labels.
• Take The Chaos Out Of Christmas Labels
  Our top tips for making your own Christmas labels and stickers.
• Creating Festive Stickers & Gift Tags
  Learn how to make your own stickers and gift tags for Christmas.