Top Navigational Bar

Defining Labels With The Label Macro
DocumentID: 10638
Revision Date: 11-Mar-97 1:30:25 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

You want to automate the process of defining and selecting label definitions.

Answer:

Use the labels macro to automate your label selection process.

Laser Printer
You will need to check the release date of your version of WordPerfect before you start the macro.

1      Press Help (F3). The release date appears in the upper right corner. Make a note of this date.

2      Press Macro (Alt+F10), then type labels and press Enter to start the labels macro.

If the labels macro is not found, see Labels in your WordPerfect 5.1 reference manual. You may need to install the file from your WordPerfect disks.

If the macro is found, a screen called "Page (laser) Label Definitions" appears.

3      Use your cursor to scroll down through the list of labels. When the label you want to use is highlighted, press Enter.

The Location prompt appears. You need to determine how your labels will be fed into the printer.

4      Choose Continuous (1), Bin Number (2), or Manual (3), depending on how your labels will be fed.
If you choose Bin Number, you will be prompted for the bin number. If you choose Manual, you will be asked if you want WordPerfect to prompt you to load the labels at the beginning of the print job.      

If your release of WordPerfect 5.1 is dated before 5/31/93, the macro will end here. If your release is dated after 5/31/93, continue on to step 5.

5      You will be prompted to insert the label definition into the Document Initial codes. Choose Yes if you are planning to merge your labels, or if you are ready to begin typing your labels. Choose No if you are not ready to print your labels, but you want the labels to be set up in your Paper Size/Type selections in the Format, Page menu.

Dot Matrix Labels
Any release of WordPerfect dated before 5/31/93 does not have the dot matrix options for labels. To check your release date, press Help (F3). The date appears in the upper right corner. If you want to print labels on a dot matrix printer, we suggest that you upgrade to a more recent version of WordPerfect.

1      Press Macro (Alt+F10), then type labels and press Enter to start the labels macro.

If the macro is not found, see Labels in your WordPerfect 5.1 reference manual. You may need to install the file from your WordPerfect disks.

2      Press Switch (Alt+F3) to see the dot matrix definitions.

A screen called "Page (dot matrix) Label Definitions" appears.

3      Use your cursor to scroll down through the list of labels. When the label you want to use is highlighted, press Enter.

The Location prompt appears. You need to determine how your labels will be fed into the printer.

4      Choose Continuous (1), Bin Number (2), or Manual (3), depending on how your labels will be fed.

If you choose Bin Number, you will be prompted for the bin number. If you choose Manual, you will be asked if you want WordPerfect to prompt you to load the labels at the beginning of the print job.      

5      You will be prompted to insert the label definition into the Document Initial codes. Choose Yes if you are planning to merge your labels or if you are ready to begin typing your labels. Choose No if you are not ready to print your labels, but you want the labels to be set up in your Paper Size/Type selections in the Format, Page menu.


See Also
      Labels in the WordPerfect 5.1 for DOS reference manual
      InfoShare Document #1021: Manual Setup for Labels on a Laser Printer
      InfoShare Document #1206: Manual Setup for Labels on a Dot Matrix Printer
      InfoShare Document #1223: Standard Label Sizes for the Dot Matrix Printer
      InfoShare Document #1224: Standard Label Sizes for the Laser Printer

Details:

WordPerfect has created a macro that sets up predefined labels. This macro is called LABELS.WPM, and it is installed with the WordPerfect 5.1 macro and keyboard files.

The labels macro will give you predefined label sizes, but you can edit them if they are close to but not exactly what you need. For example, you can choose the Avery 3x10 label and alter it slightly to fit your needs.


Product specifications, packaging, technical support and information (*Specifications*) refer to theUnited States retail English version only. Specifications for other versions may vary. All Specifications, claims, features, representations, and/or comparisons provided are correct to the best of our knowledge of the date of publication, but are subject to change without notice.OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU AND THAT OF OUR DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS IS LIMITED. IT SHALL NOTEXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO ACCESS THE INFORMATION. SEE LEGAL DISCLAIMER.