I use barcodes in my envelope templates. It requires a little more work in
the initial setup, but it all works automatically once set up correctly (the
entire address is bookmarked, and the bar code references that bookmark).

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"BCB" wrote in message
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Thank you again. I really do prefer to use the envelope dialog, especially
with the option to use barcodes and so on. I find it simpler than the
alternative, but may consider it. I was hoping it was possible to fix the
apparent bugs in the envelope dialog, but I'm no one knows of a way to do
so.
Thanks for the alternative approaches though.

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

If you create a template for these labels (especially if you incorporate
Graham's button), it will be just as easy to use as the dialog. I never
use
the Envelopes dialog; I have custom templates for all the different
envelope
sizes I use (and they are many).

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"BCB" wrote in message
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Thank you. As noted in the reply below, I understand that I can do
this.
What
I am trying to do is to make the Envelopes and Labels function work
for
envelopes (actually labels) of the desired size to make this as easy
as
possible. What I am trying to understand is why there is a limitation
of
6.4"
(smallest) and if there is a simple way to override it.

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

Please reread what Graham is telling you: Do not attempt this
through
the
Envelopes and Labels dialog. Instead, create a new Blank Document,
go to
Page Setup, set the paper size to 6" x 4" (or whatever is the
closest
size
your printer driver offers as a built-in paper size), and set the
margins as
desired. If you must settle for a larger paper size, adjust the
margins
accordingly.

Use the Envelope Return and Envelope Address styles (or any others
you
choose) to create your document. Use a plain sheet of paper for a
practice
run; draw a 6" x 4" rectangle on it (in the position where you will
be
feeding your label) and see where your document prints. Readjust the
margins
as needed.

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"BCB" wrote in message
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OK, well, let me try again and maybe someone can explain what I am
doing
wrong. If I select a Custom envelope size and select 6" x 4", Word
gives
me
an error message that the smallest length dimension it will accept
is
6.4".
When I accept that, I then attempt to select, on the same menu
screen,
under
Return Address, From Left .5", for example. Word limits my From
Left
margin
for the return address to .25". When printing with this envelope
margin,
the
return address is off the envelope. Alternatively, I have selected
several
other standard envelope sizes, but none allows me to select a From
Left
value
that is large enough to move the return address onto the envelope
when
printing and using those other sizes places the mailing address in
an
inappropriate location on the envelope.

"Doug Robbins - Word MVP" wrote:

That is not correct. The only limitation on margins is that the
sum
of
the
top and the bottom must not exceed the length of the page and
the
sum of
the
left and the right must not exceed the width.

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of
my
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"BCB" wrote in message
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Regrettably, Word will only allow a .25 inch adjustment of the
margins,
which
is inadequate to move all type onto the label. I have no idea
why
the
margins
are limited. It seems completely illogical.

"Doug Robbins - Word MVP" wrote:

Use a size that Word will accept and adjust the margins so
that
you
get
the
text in the location that you want it.

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"BCB" wrote in message
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I am trying to print an individual label as an envelope (to
place on
packages). The label is 4" x 6". When I generate the
envelope
address
function, I select Options, then in the drop-down box under
Envelope
Size,
I
choose Custom. The default margins I get are 6.38" x 4.49".
I
overwrite
this
with 6" x 4". I then receive an error message indicating
that
the
smallest
length Word will let me select is 6.4". I do not seem to be
able to
get
around this and when printing the label as an envelope, the
return
address
is
off the page. Is there any work around for this? I am using
an
HP
LaserJet
2550n. HP states that this printer can actually print
something
as
small
as
5" x 3".