Posted by TexasTJ on May 24, 2001 at 13:09:04:
In Reply to: Printing text to Avery labels in Word posted by Jim Connor on May 24, 2001 at 02:23:49:
First, just curious - what are you needing this type layout for? I can't think of any instances where I'd want the text to continue on the next label. I'm always interested in unique ideas.
As you've found, WordPerfect and Word handle label layout very differently. Word actually sets up labels using a table definition - this does not allow the text to flow from one table to the next. However, WordPerfect defines a unique page layout for each different label type and therefore the text can flow freely. (I believe WordPerfect actually sub-divides the page into mini-pages.)
The only thing I can think of to get Word to do what you want is instead of using a "Label" layout, use a special page setup combined with columns.
For the one 2" x 4" labels layout in Word the page setup has margins of Top-.5"; Bottom-0"; Left-.16"; Right-.16". The table used for the labels is actually three columns, two 4" wide columns separated by a .19" column. Both left and right paragraph margins are set at .11".
So, try setting up a page with the page margins and paragraph margins indicated above. If you get the error message indicating your margins are outside the printable area - choose the "Ignore" option vs. fix. Then, define a two-column layout with 4" columns and a .19" gutter.
You'll need to experiment with line spacing and/or font to do the best you can to avoid a line printing right across the line splitting the labels.
When you go to print, you'll again be warned that the margins are outside the printable area or the page. Indicate yes you wish to continue.
Beyond this, you'd probably need to write some sort of routine using Visual Basic to break the text into label-size pieces.
Good luck!