How to Create a Second Page of Address Labels in Word

To create a second page of address labels in Word, copy the label table from the first sheet, insert a page break after it, and paste the table onto the next page. If each label needs a different recipient from a list, use a mail merge instead; Word will create as many pages as the list requires. These methods work in Microsoft Word for Microsoft 365 on Windows, with Mac shortcuts noted where they differ.

What You’ll Need

Microsoft Word and your existing label document, or the label package’s product number if you are starting from scratch.
A printer and the correct label sheets if you plan to print. A plain sheet of paper is useful for an alignment test.
For a mail merge, a recipient list in Excel or another supported data source, with clear column headings such as Name, Address, City, and Postal Code.

Before editing, save a separate copy of the document. Label layouts rely on precise cell sizes and margins, so starting from a copy makes it easier to recover if the layout changes.

Step-by-Step

Check how the first page was made. If you used Word’s label templates, the page is usually a table: each table cell represents one label. Click inside a label and look for the contextual Table Layout tab on the ribbon. If you do not see it, click inside the table again. If your document is a mail merge, decide whether you want to extend the recipient list or just duplicate the current page; those require different methods.
Create a label sheet if you do not have one yet. In Word for Windows, choose Mailings > Labels. In the Envelopes and Labels dialog, select Options, choose the label vendor and product number that match your package, and select OK. Enter sample text if you want, then choose New Document. Word opens a page containing a label grid. On Word for Mac, use Mailings > Labels and choose the matching label product in the label options. Names and dialog layouts can vary slightly by Word release.
Decide whether to copy the layout or add merge records. Copy the table if the second sheet should repeat the same labels, or if you need another blank sheet to fill manually. For a second sheet of different addresses from a recipient list, use the mail-merge method in step 7 instead. Duplicating a merge template is not the best way to add recipients because Word can generate the additional pages automatically.
Select the entire first label table. Click inside any label, open the contextual Table Layout tab, choose Select > Select Table, and then press Ctrl+C on Windows. This copies the whole grid, including blank cells and the table’s dimensions. Do not drag across the text or select just one label: doing so can leave you with a single cell rather than a complete sheet. On a Mac, use the equivalent Table Layout selection command and press Command+C.
Move the insertion point to the end of the document. Click in the document and press Ctrl+End on Windows. This moves the cursor to the document’s end, after the first table. If the document contains text after the labels, click after the table instead or move to the end of that text only if you intend the second sheet to follow it. On a Mac, use Command+End; on some keyboards, Fn+Command+Right Arrow moves to the end of the document.
Insert a page break and paste the copied sheet. Press Ctrl+Enter on Windows to start a fresh page, then press Ctrl+V. Word should place a complete copy of the label table on page two. In Word for Mac, use Command+Return for the page break and Command+V to paste. If Word puts the table on the same page, check that the cursor was at the end of the first table before inserting the break. Avoid adding repeated blank paragraphs to force a page change; they can shift the table unpredictably.
Check the new sheet before printing. Confirm that the document shows two full grids, that the second begins on a new page, and that no label text has moved into the wrong cell. Use File > Print to inspect the print preview. For a physical test, print on plain paper at actual size, hold it behind a label sheet, and check that the outlines line up. Do not load label stock until the preview and test page look right.
For different addresses, complete a mail merge instead. Choose Mailings > Start Mail Merge > Labels and select the same vendor and product number as the label sheets. Choose Mailings > Select Recipients to connect your list. Insert the address fields in the first label using Mailings > Insert Merge Field, format that label, then choose Mailings > Update Labels so the layout is copied across the sheet. Select Preview Results to review the addresses. Finally, choose Mailings > Finish & Merge > Edit Individual Documents and select All. Word creates a merged document with as many pages as needed for the recipients. The corresponding commands are available on Word for Mac, though ribbon placement can differ.

Common Mistakes

Copying only one label. Selecting text inside a cell is not the same as selecting the entire table. Use Table Layout > Select > Select Table before copying, and check that the copied selection covers every row and column.

Choosing the wrong label product. Labels that look similar can have different dimensions or spacing. Match the product number printed on the package rather than relying only on the brand name. A mismatch can make every row drift even when the Word page appears correctly arranged.

Using blank lines to push content down. Many extra paragraph marks can change the position of a table, affect the document’s pagination, or leave an unwanted nearly blank page. Insert one page break between sheets instead.

Printing without checking scale. Printer settings such as Fit to Page or Scale to Paper Size can shrink or enlarge the grid. In the print settings, use the actual-size or 100% option where available, and make sure the selected paper size matches the label stock.

Tips

Keep a clean master file before entering addresses. If the second page is meant to repeat the same names, copying the filled table is quick; if it should be blank, create or retain an empty label grid and copy that instead. In a mail merge, edit the recipient list rather than typing each address into individual cells. That keeps the source data organized and lets you regenerate the pages if an address changes.

Turn on formatting marks with Home > ¶ if you need to see paragraph marks and page breaks. The marks do not print, but they help explain why Word has inserted an extra page or why a break appears in an unexpected place. You can turn them off with the same button.

Save the document as a Word file before printing, especially if you will reuse the layout. A PDF can be useful for preserving a finished version, but keep the editable Word document as well. For a large batch, review several pages in print preview—not just the first sheet—because long names or addresses may wrap differently later in the merge.

Troubleshooting

The second table appears on page one. Undo the paste, put the cursor after the first table, insert a page break with Ctrl+Enter (Command+Return on Mac), and paste again. If the document has text below the table, place the cursor at the intended point rather than using the document end blindly.

The copied grid has different spacing. Confirm that you selected the whole table and did not paste into an existing cell. Undo, select the table again using Table Layout > Select > Select Table, and paste after the page break. If the original document was built from a template, avoid changing page margins, paper size, or table properties unless you know the label specifications.

Word adds an extra blank page. Turn on Home > ¶ and look for a second page break, extra empty paragraphs, or a blank table row. Delete only the unwanted mark or break. A table at the end of a document may have a required paragraph after it, so avoid deleting table cells or changing their height just to remove that final paragraph.

Labels are misaligned on the printed sheet. First verify the product number, page size, and print scaling. Print a plain-paper test and compare it with the label sheet against a bright background. If all labels are shifted by the same amount, check printer settings and page margins; if the shift grows farther down the page, verify the label template and avoid manually resizing rows or columns.

The merge produces only one page or repeats the same address. Check that the recipient data source contains multiple records and that each record is a separate row. Make sure you used Update Labels after arranging the first label, then preview several recipients before choosing Finish & Merge. If the data list has a header row, confirm Word recognizes the correct columns when you connect it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a second page of blank labels?
Yes. Create a blank label sheet with Mailings > Labels > Options and New Document, select its whole table, then insert a page break and paste a copy. If you already have a blank sheet, copy that grid rather than one containing addresses.

Will copying the table preserve the label spacing?
It normally preserves the table’s cell sizes and layout when you copy the complete table within the same document. It cannot correct a template that does not match the label package, so verify the product number and test-print before using label stock.

How do I make page two use different names?
Use Mailings > Start Mail Merge > Labels, connect the full recipient list, and choose Update Labels. Then preview and use Finish & Merge > Edit Individual Documents. Word creates pages from the records instead of requiring you to type each sheet by hand.

Can I add more than one extra page?
Yes. For manually arranged labels, copy and paste the table again after each page break. For a mail merge, include all recipients in the data source; Word generates all required sheets when you finish the merge.

Why does Word show a blank page after the labels?
A stray page break or extra paragraph may be pushing content onto a new page. Show formatting marks with Home > ¶, then remove the unnecessary break or empty paragraphs. Keep the paragraph Word requires after a final table unless removing it can be done without altering the layout.

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