Use logos on name badges

Stonely · #1 09-16-2012, 05:24 PM

I want to include a logo on all name badges printed, either using a merge or a page of badges with the logo already at the top of each badge. When I insert the logo (.tiff), I can get it sized correctly and placed at the top of the badge using tight wrapping, but when I try to add a name, the logo will not stay in place. Using Word for Mac 2008. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Stefan Blom · #2 09-17-2012, 11:48 AM

See if http://www.gmayor.com/graphics_on_labels.htm helps.

Stonely · #3 09-17-2012, 12:30 PM

Looks quite complicated, but I'll give it a try.

Thanks so much!

Stefan Blom · #4 09-17-2012, 02:18 PM

Please post back and tell us how it worked out for you.

Stonely · #5 09-17-2012, 04:43 PM

Stefan-- I tried to follow the directions, but ran into considerable difficulty doing so as I am using Word 2008 for Mac. The terminology, graphics, etc. just didn't make sense.

I figured out a way to do what I want to do:
1. I created a label document and managed to place the logo, a .tiff file where I wanted it on each of the eight labels. I then printed the number of pages of labels that I needed.
2. I then created a second label document and typed in the name and other info on each of the eight labels for the number of pages determined in 1, above.
3. I then printed the second document to the previously printed "logo" pages.

It is admittedly cumbersome, but it worked fine for the limited number of name badges I needed.

What to you think?

Thanks again for your assistance, advice and interest.

Stonely

Stefan Blom · #6 09-17-2012, 10:35 PM

Sorry, I have never used MacWord, so I can't give any specific advice for Macintosh versions; I just assumed that the steps would be similar to those in WinWord.

Charles Kenyon · #7 09-18-2012, 08:56 AM

A key thing to remember is that labels are just Word tables without borders. If you turn display of table gridlines on, it helps immensely.

For graphics in labels, I tend to split the cell that is the label so that I have a separate cell for the graphic. It is inserted inline with text in that cell.