Works 3.0: How to Fit 4 or 5 Lines per Label on 1" Labels (132456)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 3.0
  • Microsoft Works 3.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0b
This article was previously published under Q132456

SYMPTOMS

Labels in Works versions 3.0a and 3.0b allow fewer printed lines than labels in earlier versions of Works.

CAUSE

The label formatting method was changed in Works for Windows 3.0a to prevent text from flowing into following labels. A result of that change is that less space is allocated for each label.

WORKAROUND

Use a smaller font to fit additional information on the label.

For example, with Works for Windows 3.0, a 12-point Times New Roman font allows four lines to print on a one-inch label.

In versions 3.0a and 3.0b, you must use a 10 or 11-point font to fit four lines on the label, and an 8 or 9-point font to print five lines on the label. Note: the font size required depends on the printer and font selected.

MORE INFORMATION

The Works for Windows 3.0a Labels Tool creates all labels with a 12-point font. Version 3.0b uses a 10-point default font to allow more lines per label.

To change to an odd font size, such as 11-point, double-click the current font size, manually type in the desired size, and press Enter.

For additional information about label changes in versions of Works, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

124725 Label Text Overflows Onto Next Label

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/24/2003
Keywords:KB132456
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