Google Docs has no built-in label template, but you can make labels two ways: a table sized to your label sheet, or a label add-on that matches common label brands and supports mail merge from Google Sheets.
Quick Answer
For a few labels, insert a table with the same rows and columns as your label sheet, set page margins and cell sizes to match, and type into each cell. For many, install a label merge add-on from Extensions, Add-ons and use a Sheets list.
How to Make Labels in Google Docs
- Check your label sheet’s size, margins and number of labels across and down.
- Set File, Page setup margins to match the sheet.
- Choose Insert, Table and pick the same columns and rows (for example 3 by 10).
- Right-click the table, choose Table properties, and set row height and column width to the label size; set cell padding.
- Type or paste each address, then set table borders to 0 pt so they do not print.
- For many labels, use Extensions, Add-ons, Get add-ons, and install a label mail merge add-on.
Label Methods
| Method | Best for |
|---|---|
| Table | A few labels, full control |
| Label add-on | Brand templates and mail merge |
| Word templates | If you have Word |
| Print test page | Check alignment on plain paper |
| Borders at 0 pt | Hide gridlines when printing |
Troubleshooting
- Labels misaligned: print on plain paper and hold it against a label sheet, then adjust margins.
- Printer scales the page: turn off Fit to page in print settings.
- Add-on asks for broad permissions: review what it can access before allowing.
- In Word instead? See how to mail merge labels in Word and how to use a label template in Word.
Related: print 30 different labels on one sheet in Word.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Google Docs have label templates?
Not built in; use a table or an add-on.
Can I mail merge from Google Sheets?
Yes, with a label merge add-on.
Can I print return address labels?
Yes, type the same address in every cell.
What paper setting should I use?
Match the label sheet, usually Letter or A4.
Summary
- Measure the label sheet.
- Set page margins.
- Insert a matching table.
- Size cells and remove borders.
- Use an add-on for mail merge.
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