Editing Name Tags

Overview

This article will show you how to edit the premium versions of our name tags. If you want to try this before buying, we have a free sample to download here. Please note that only the content of the text is editable. It isn't possible to change the font (including size), color, etc.

How to Edit the Name Tags

Download and Open

Download the file by following the link in the email you received. Open the PDF file in Adobe Reader. Other PDF readers may work, but we have noticed inconsistent results with things like fonts, so Adobe Reader is recommended. Download Adobe Reader if you don't have it installed. Make sure you uncheck the option to install additional software so Adobe doesn't add unwanted programs to the installation. Note that Preview on Macs should not be used. It has known issues with editable form fields like those in the name tags.

Edit the Text

Unless you have disabled or changed settings for this feature in Adobe Reader, you should see the "Type name" text highlighted in light blue as shown below:

Click on a highlighted field and select all of the text. You can do this with the shortcut for select all (CTRL + A) or by left clicking and dragging your mouse to select all of the text. The text should now look like this:

Delete the existing text. Use the backspace or delete key to delete the text. Here is how the name tag should look:

Type a name in place of the text you just deleted. Note that the text will shrink to accommodate longer names. If the text doesn't shrink for you, you may need to update to the latest version of Adobe Reader or check your settings. The name tag may look something like this:

Repeat the process for the rest of the name tags. You can move from one name tag to the next by hitting the Tab key on your keyboard. If you prefer, you can also select each field with your mouse.

Notes and Tips

If you need more than six name tags, you may want to create enough copies of the original file to accommodate the number of tags you require. Each copy can be saved after editing so you have an original copy with the names. This will prevent you from having to create the name tags again if you have a typo or need another printout of the tags.

The highlights for the editable fields won't print. They are shown in Adobe Reader to identify an editable form field.

If you want to write names by hand instead of typing them, delete the "Type name" text before printing for blank name tags.