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How to Print Eight Labels per Sheet in Microsoft Word

Kushani Nimanthika Oct 1, 2026 870 views

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The user needs to print on a sheet containing exactly eight labels but cannot find a matching default template for their specific manufacturer in Word.

How to Print Eight Labels per Sheet in Microsoft Word

Product: Microsoft Word
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Setting up a document to print onto a specialized 8-label sheet when the specific brand or layout is missing from the software's built-in options.
Observed behavior: Microsoft Word provides standard 30-label templates, but lacks an explicit template for the user's 8-label layout, requiring manual dimension configuration for accurate printing.

Before you start

Have a physical sheet of your blank labels and a precise ruler ready so you can measure the exact margins, label dimensions, and spacing.

Solution 1Recommended

Create a Custom Label Template in Word

Manually input the exact measurements of your label sheet to create a perfectly customized 8-label layout.

If your specific label brand is not listed in Microsoft Word, creating a custom template is the most accurate method. The physical dimensions and spacing are much more important than the brand name.

Access label options

Open Microsoft Word, go to the 'Mailings' tab on the ribbon, and click on 'Labels'.

Open the custom label dialog

Click on the 'Options' button in the Labels window, then click 'New Label...' at the bottom of the Label Options dialog box.

Enter label measurements

Input the measurements from your physical sheet. Set the top margin, side margin, label height, label width, vertical pitch, and horizontal pitch. Adjust the 'Number across' and 'Number down' to match your 8-label layout.

Save and apply

Give your custom label layout a recognizable name in the 'Label name' field, click 'OK' to save it, and select 'New Document' to start typing on your custom 8-label sheet.

Understanding Pitch: Vertical pitch is the distance from the top edge of one label to the top edge of the label beneath it. Horizontal pitch is the distance from the left edge of one label to the left edge of the next label beside it.

Solution 2

Use a Compatible Avery Template

Find a standard Avery template built into Word that shares the exact same dimensions as your unlisted 8-label sheet.

Free Document Editor

Design and Print Custom Labels Easily with WPS Office

WPS Office provides a highly compatible and intuitive Writer application that allows you to effortlessly configure, customize, and print specialized label layouts just like Microsoft Word.

1. Open Mailings: Launch WPS Writer and navigate to the 'Mailings' tab on the top ribbon.
2. Select Envelopes and Labels: Click on 'Envelopes and Labels' and switch to the 'Labels' tab in the dialog box.
3. Configure Custom Label: Click 'Options', select 'New Label', and input the specific measurements of your 8-label sheet.
4. Generate the Document: Click 'OK' to save your settings, then click 'New Document' to instantly generate your perfectly aligned label layout.

Fully compatible with Microsoft Word document formats and label templates.Intuitive Mailings interface for precise margin adjustments and custom label creation.Lightweight, fast-loading, and completely free alternative to expensive office suites.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are the edges of my printed labels cutting off or misaligned?

Misalignment is almost always caused by printer scaling settings. Before clicking Print, ensure that your printer scaling is set to '100%', 'Actual Size', or 'No Scaling', rather than 'Fit to Page'.

Does it matter if my label brand isn't in the software's dropdown list?

No. The software only needs to know the physical dimensions of the labels. Finding a template with the exact same width, height, margins, and pitch will work perfectly, regardless of the brand name.

How do I make sure the text is centered on every label?

Once your label document is generated, select the entire table (the label grid is essentially a hidden table). Go to the Table Tools or Layout tab, and select the 'Align Center' option to ensure text sits perfectly in the middle of each label cell.

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