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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I just installed the CD and DVD Label Creator product but I cannot find the templates when I start Microsoft Word. Where are they?
A: Have no fear -- this relatively common problem can be easily solved. Because many of you have various configurations for Microsoft Word, sometimes our automatic installer cannot properly locate the templates folder on your system. This folder holds your Microsoft Word templates, and also is where our installer tries to put the CD Label Creator templates.

>> To fix this problem, you need to find your templates folder. To do this, start Microsoft Word. Next, click on Tools, then Options, then click the File Locations Tab. From there, double-click on the User Templates folder and keep track of this location. Note: When you double-click on the User templates option you may then need to hit the UP arrow next toe folder name to figure out exactly where the folder is on your system.

Next, run the installer for the CD and DVD Label Creator and specify this folder.

Finally, start Word, and hit File | New. Select the Templates from Your Computer as the option. You should then see a listing of templates created by the CD and DVD Label Creator .

Q: How do I insert images in tables and CD label templates easily?
A: An excellent question. Because Word has many advanced layout features, the easiest way is to use Text Boxes.

Advanced Formatting with Text Boxes 

Word has a wonderful way of making the layout of your creations easy to work with – it’s called the Text Box. In Word, you can select the Insert menu and then click on Text Box. Word will allow you to draw such a text box to any size you would like. Once the text box is created, you can move it around to any position you like. You can modify its properties by first clicking ONCE on the text box and the RIGHT-clicking the text box. On the pop-up menu select Format Text Box. From there you can decide if the text box has a fill or is transparent, if it has a border (lines), and under the Layout tab you can decide how it will fit in line with the rest of your creations. You can add text, images, pictures, and more to your text box. Think of it as a container for things you’d like to add.

So, as you can see, using the Text Box is a powerful tool for page layout. It lets you easily combine and manipulate images and text. Each of your label, card, or insert documents can contain multiple text boxes. Your imagination is the limit. For more help with Text Boxes, check out Word’s Help File.

Also note: You can adjust the layout properties by right-clicking the text box and clicking the Layout tab and then the advanced button. Note the option for Move with Text under the Picture Position Tab. Use this option to help anchor your text boxes when you move other elements around.

>> See the CD and DVD Label and Jewel Case Creator User's Guide Available from your Start Menu for more information.