Use Date Fields and Sequential Numbering
Learn how to use built-in utilities like date fields, automatic numbering and formatting tools in your label designs.
Video tutorial coming soon
This section will include a short step-by-step video guide.
What you will learn
- How to add date fields to labels
- How to format date and time fields
- How to use today’s date automatically
- How to use sequential numbering
- How to configure numbering styles and formatting
Step-by-step guide
Add a date field
Select the Date tool from the Utilities section and place it on the label canvas.
Choose a date format
Select the required format such as dd/mm/yyyy, mm/dd/yyyy or custom date display options.
Use today’s date automatically
Enable “Use Today’s Date” if you want labels to automatically display the current printing date.
Add sequential numbers
Select the Sequential Numbers tool and place it on the label canvas.
Configure numbering options
Use the Properties options to configure the start number, increment values, leading zeros, prefixes and suffixes.
Preview and save your label
Check the final label output and save your template for future printing.