Creating text list labels
A classic example of variable text labels is name tags for attendees of a convention. A sample label might look like this one;
Hello! My name is
Jean Martin
Global Industries, Ltd.
The top line and the bottom line are the same for all labels. By listing the members’ names on a Text list, every label produced will contain a different name. The next label will print with the next name on your Text list, and so on.
Hint! Make sure the text object you define is large enough to accommodate all possibilities in your sequence. For instance, in the example above, make sure the object is large enough to accommodate the longest name on your list.
To create a Text list
1. Choose Text List on the Data Source screen (Figure
