Adding an Address Object

An Address objectEach piece of information on a label is a separate object. is similar to a Text object, but is designed to print information that changes from label to label, such as names and addresses. Address objects can also display an Intelligent Mail postal barcode for US addresses.

Address objects are by default variable text objects that link to the Address BookYou can save addresses, or other pieces of information that you commonly use so that you can easily access them.. You can also choose to make an Address object a fixedAlways print text, address, or barcode as shown. The data does not change. Text object so that the content does not change.

• When you save a label or layout that contains a fixed text Address object, the address text is saved as part of the label or layout. When you save a label or layout that contains a variableWhen the label is printed the variable data on the label changes for each label based on the source data. Source data can come from entries in the Address Book, Smart Paste, Merge Print from Database, or DYMO Label Add-Ins. text Address object, the address text is not saved as part of the label or layout.

To add an Address object

1. Select the Insert tab.

2. Double-click  Address.

   A new Address object is added to your label.

3. Move and resize the object as necessary.
4. Enter an address directly in the Address object or select an entry from the Address Book.
5. Format the text using the formatting toolbar.
6. Right-click the object, and then choose Properties.
7. Make any desired changes in the Address Object Properties dialog box, and then click OK.

• To resize an object, select the object and drag a handle on the bounding box.

Address Object Properties

See Also

Aligning Text

Changing the Font

Creating a Variable Text Object