
Chapter 3: Managing Text Documents With Writer
4. To define a custom format, select the Format tab.
5. Check Synchronize contents.
6. Click on New Document.
7. A new document is now created, divided up as wanted. only the top left label needs to be
edited and, when satisfied, “press Synchronize labels to make all labels appear the same.
This button is only visible if Synchronize contents is checked on the Options tab.
8. Enter the desired text in the top left label and format the contents.
9. Serial numbering can be applied by inserting a field.
10.Place the cursor at the point where the number should appear.
11.Press Ctrl+F2 or choose Insert > Fields > Other.
a) In the Fields dialogue, go to the Variables tab.
b) Select the type Set variable, if it is not already marked.
c) In the Name box, enter a name for the counting variable, for example Number.
d) To increment the variable from one label to the next by 1, enter the following formula
in the Value text box: Number+1.
e) Click Insert, then close the Fields dialogue.
12.Click Synchronize Labels.
13.Now save and print the finished document.
Printing Address Labels
When printing address stickers for form letters that do not fit in window envelopes, do the
following:
1. Select File > New > Labels to open the Labels dialogue.
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