Wednesday, August 20, 2014

DIY Customized Hanging File Labels (Free Download)

Anyone else have a love affair with office supplies?  Ahhhhh... a well-organized space! [Insert dreamy sigh] The only thing I disliked was figuring out the Avery templates to print my file folder tabs.  It took me time to find the right template, and sometimes it would get messed up in the printing process or I changed my mind about the titles I wanted on the labels.  It was never easy.

I decided to make my own.  I spent a little time experimenting with font and size.  I chose a simple black background with white font but it can be customized to your liking!  My favorite part is the font can be larger than what can fit on typical tabs and there is no need to wedge the paper into those stiff plastic tab holders.  Without fail, it seemed the corners would inevitably get bent or the paper would crumple when I tried to get them into those plastic tabs.  Here's my solution.

Click here for my Hanging File Labels template that you can download and then customize yourself!  If you end up using the template, please take a picture of your files and email it to me.  I'd love to see how yours turned out!  What colors and fonts do YOU want to use for your files?

Laminate the sheet of labels.  Folding them makes them thicker and more durable.

Cut and fold laminated tab before inserting.
A little touch of tape holds down the back.
Insert into hanging file slits.




3 comments:

  1. I used your template and used photo paper and a sharpie. Thank you!

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  2. These are AWESOME! I had to extend the bottom tab a little to fit my hanging folders, but other than that, they are perfect. Love being able to change fonts, colors, etc. Thanks!

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