How to make folder labels

File tab labels from a list. Measure the tab first. Then print.

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How to make folder labels

Published: · 3 min read · How-to
Do this in the free label maker: app.mylabelmaker.com. No signup. Design the label, then print to a Zebra or download PNG, PDF, or ZPL.

Open address label template

You can make folder labels in the free label maker. Set a narrow tab size, map {{title}} from your file list, then print. No signup. Measure your tab. Hanging folders and manila tabs differ.

Good to know: Measure your tab. Hanging folders and manila tabs differ.

How to make folder labels

  1. Open https://app.mylabelmaker.com. No signup.
  2. Measure the tab. Set that custom label size.
  3. Map {{title}} or {{name}}. Load the folder list in Variables.
  4. Print. Stick on the tab.

From a list

Longer walkthrough: file folder labels from a list.

Print or save

If you have a Zebra, print from this computer with Browser Print at the printer's DPI. If you don't, download PNG, JPEG, SVG, PDF, or ZPL. JSON keeps the layout so you can open it later.

Make folder labels

Tab size. Then the list.

Open free label maker