Frequently asked questions - Writer

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    How to center label fields vertically and horizontally within their frame

    When we create labels via File ▸ New ▸ Labels, by default, the label fields are aligned to the upper left of the frame: FR.FAQ Writer 123a.PNG

    To center the fields vertically

    1. select the contents with Ctrl + A: FR.FAQ Writer 123b.PNG
    2. select Table ▸ Convert ▸ Text to table; the fields are inserted in a table cell: FR.FAQ Writer 123c.PNG
    3. right click the cell and then Row ▸ Height;
    4. adjust the cell height identical to the label height(5.6 cm in this example): FR.FAQ Writer 123d.PNG
    5. click the Center (vertical) icon on the table toolbar: FR.FAQ Writer 123e.PNG
    6. click Synchronize labels: all the fields on the labels are now vertically centered:

    FR.FAQ Writer 123f.PNG

    To center horizontally

    1. modify the Standard paragraph style:
      1. select Format ▸ Styles and formatting to display the styles and formatting window;
      2. select the paragraph styles;
      3. right click the Standard style then chose Modify;
    2. on theAlignment tab, select Center;

    FR.FAQ Writer 123g.PNG

    The layout is created without the need to click the Synchronize labels button:

    FR.FAQ Writer 123h.PNG