How to Create Sequential Numbered Labels
Need labels numbered 001 through 500? Asset tags from AT-0001 to AT-5000? Raffle tickets, sample numbers, or sequential barcodes? Here's how to print them — no spreadsheet needed.
Two Ways to Create Numbered Labels
Method 1: Auto-Numbering (No Spreadsheet)
Use the {{#}} placeholder in your label design. In batch mode, set:
- • Start number: 1 (or any starting value)
- • Count: how many labels to print
- • Padding: 3 digits → 001, 002, 003
Best for: simple numbered labels, raffle tickets, sample IDs
Method 2: CSV with Numbers + Data
If each number needs additional data (name, description, location), create a CSV with a number column plus other fields:
Best for: asset tags, inventory with descriptions, numbered items with metadata
Step-by-Step: Auto-Numbered Labels
Pick a Label Size
Open the editor and select your label. Popular choices: DYMO 11354 (small), Avery L7160 (sheets), or any custom size.
Design Your Label
Add a text element with {{#}} where you want the number. You can add a prefix too:
Set the Sequence
Click 📊 Batch → Manual tab. Use the fill sequence to set start, end, and zero-padding. Example: start=1, count=500, pad=4 → 0001, 0002, ... 0500.
Export & Print
Export as PDF. Each label has the next number in sequence. Print on any label printer or sheet labels.
Who Needs Sequential Numbered Labels?
IT Asset Tags
Number laptops, monitors, keyboards. AT-0001 through AT-5000 with barcode for each.
Raffle / Event Tickets
Sequentially numbered tickets with tear-off stubs. Print on DYMO or sheets.
Lab Samples
Sample ID labels: S-001, S-002... with barcode for scanning. Small DYMO labels.
Warehouse Bins
Bin location labels: A01-001 through A01-100. Print with location barcode.
Library Accession
Sequential accession numbers for new books and materials.
Equipment Tracking
Tools, machinery, furniture — sequential ID labels for insurance and tracking.
Sequential Barcodes
The {{#}} field works in barcodes too. Set a barcode's value to {{#}} and each label gets the next number as a scannable barcode. Combine with a text prefix for human-readable + scannable labels.
Example: Label shows "AT-0042" in text and has a Code 128 barcode encoding "AT-0042" — both auto-generated from the sequence.
FAQ
Can I start from a number other than 1?
Yes. Set the start number to any value — 500, 10000, whatever your sequence requires.
Can I add leading zeros (001 instead of 1)?
Yes. Set the zero-padding in the sequence settings. Pad to 3 digits → 001, pad to 5 → 00001.
Can I add a prefix like "AT-" before the number?
Yes. Just type the prefix in your text element: AT-{{#}}. The prefix stays fixed while {{#}} increments.
Can I skip numbers or use custom sequences?
For custom sequences (skip numbers, non-sequential), use a CSV with your exact numbers in a column. Upload it and map the column to your label field.