Free file folder label template

How it works

1. Paste your list of folders. Copy rows from Excel or Google Sheets, with the heading row, or upload the file. Include a Folder name column, and a Year or Client column if you have one. Each row becomes one label.
2. Pick the sheet. Choose Avery® 5366 for folder tabs. For a letter sheet with a bigger label, choose Avery® 5161. For A4 paper, choose Avery® L7160.
3. Set the wording and print. Keep the text short, because folder labels are narrow. Print a test on plain paper, hold it over a sheet, then print at 100%.

Make folder labels

Sheets for folders and offices

Folder labels are narrow, so pick a sheet that matches the tab and the text you need:

Check each sheet page for the full measurements before you buy.

Binder spines

Real spine-insert sheets are not supported in LabelPeel yet. For a binder spine, use Avery® 5161, which is 1 inch by 4 inches, as a small spine label. You can also choose the Custom size option and enter the measurements of your own spine. Measure the spine first, and print one test on plain paper before you print the full sheet.

Plan the folder list

Write each folder name the same way. If one folder says Contracts and another says Contract, the sort and the colors will not match. Use one Year column for the year and one Client column for the client name. Then the AI helper can sort and color the labels with plain requests, and your office can find each folder quickly.

Common problems

• The text is too long for the label. Shorten the folder name, or use a smaller font for the whole sheet.
• The labels do not line up. Check the paper size. Avery® 5366 and 5160 are US Letter, and L7160 is A4.
• The labels look too small on the page. Print at 100% and turn off Fit to page, so the sheet keeps its size.

Ideas you can type

The AI helper changes every label at once. These requests fit folder labels:

• "Color by year"
• "Make every Contracts folder blue"
• "Sort by client name"
• "Put the client name in big letters and the year small under it"
• "Make the labels for 2024 grey and 2025 green"

Before you print

• Print at 100%. Turn off Fit to page, or the labels may shrink.
• Check the paper size. Avery® 5366 and 5160 are US Letter. L7160 is A4, so check the paper before you print.
• Test first. Print one page on plain paper, and hold it over a sheet to check the lines.

Tips

• Use the same spelling for each client, so the sort works well.
• Use one Year column, so the colors match across every folder.
• Keep the text short. A narrow label has room for one short line.
• Keep one test sheet in the office, so you can check later prints.
• For a list in a spreadsheet, see how to print labels from Excel. You can also find free Word and PDF templates for every sheet.