To comment on the following update, log in, then open the issue: http://www.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=68946 Issue #|68946 Summary|Labels don't print "correctly" in Writer Component|Word processor Version|OOo 2.0.3 Platform|All URL| OS/Version|Windows XP Status|UNCONFIRMED Status whiteboard| Keywords| Resolution| Issue type|DEFECT Priority|P3 Subcomponent|formatting Assigned to|mru Reported by|promptjock
------- Additional comments from [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Aug 25 01:01:36 -0700 2006 ------- NOTE: I submited this post over in the user support forum under the title "Labels don't print 'correctly' in Writer" This is related to existing issue #50859 in the "problem database". I initially tried to create some mailing labels today using Writer (File -> New -> Labels) like I used to do in Word. Specifically, I'd enter the desired text, create the sheet of labels (8160-type: return labels, 1"x2.53", 30/sheet), then edit the text. My usual method for CENTERING the text on the label is simply put a blank line before the first line of text like this (dots merely to show indenting): -------------------------------------- Top edge of labels | | ...........text line 1 | ...........text line 2 | -------------------------------------- Bottom edge of labels When I printed the labels, I got an EXTRA 1/2" OF TOP MARGIN in the final print (for the 8160 labels). After a few frustrating attempts, I finally discovered that Writer, "bless its' little binary heart," auto-centers the label text inside the label when it prints. MSword doesn't do this - I can manually "format" the text position in the label and Word will dutifilly copy what I created. I guess to summarize: if one wants to create labels, make sure the FIRST LINE of text is aligned at the top of the label as Writer initally creates the label sheet, like this: -------------------------------------- Top edge of labels | text line 1 | text line 2 | text line 3 | (etc.) -------------------------------------- Bottom edge of labels You can then CENTER each line if desired, but DO NOT put "whitespace" at the top of the label to "center" your text in the label itself! Now then, for the "problem": NOWHERE in the OOo help (in-program or external documentation that I could find) does it mention this fact regarding how Writer will "auto-center" label text in the label when it prints (or .PDF exports)! I think this shortcoming should be brought to the OOo "Help Documentation Department" so they can add this to the "label help" information in the next OOo release. If desired, I can supply some sample label files and the .PDFs Writer that generated from them for your perusal (just need a little guidance on how/where to send attachments). Now then, if I'm mistaken in my assertion, please correct me and point me to the right place, etc. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Please do not reply to this automatically generated notification from Issue Tracker. Please log onto the website and enter your comments. http://qa.openoffice.org/issue_handling/project_issues.html#notification --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
