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Avery Label Templates: Your Complete Guide to Finding and Using Them (Including 5395, 15695, and 5167)

Your Avery Template Questions, Answered

Let's be honest: finding the right template for an Avery label shouldn't be a project in itself. But with dozens of product numbers and formatting quirks, it often is. This guide tackles the most common questions I get, from specific template numbers to weird formatting requests. Based on what people are actually searching for in early 2025.

What's the deal with the Avery 5395 template? Is it different from others?

The 5395 is a clear, full-sheet label (8.5" x 11"). The template isn't for individual labels; it's a blank canvas for printing a single design across the entire sheet. Think of it like a sticker sheet.

The key difference is that you're not aligning text to a grid. You're designing for one large area. Any software—Word, Google Docs, Canva—can handle it. Just set your page size to 'Letter' and your margins to 'None.' The template is essentially a standard page. Simple.

I need the Avery 15695 template. Where can I find it, and what is it for?

The 15695 is a name badge insert—the paper part that goes inside a plastic, horizontal name badge holder. It's a specific size (3" x 4") with rounded corners.

Finding the template:

• Avery's own site: Go to avery.com/templates and enter 15695. It's there.
• Microsoft Word: Open Word, go to File > New, and search "Avery 15695." It's pre-loaded in recent versions.
• Google Docs/Canva: Use the 'Avery Template Importer' add-on for Docs or search for "Avery 15695" in Canva's template library.

Pro tip: Don't design the badge on a full 8.5x11 sheet. Use the template, which has the correct margins. Otherwise, your text will get cut off when you insert it into the plastic holder. I learned that the hard way (circa 2023).

What about the Avery 5167 template? This one seems tricky.

The 5167 is a popular return address label—a small, rectangular label (1.75" x 0.5", 80 per sheet). The 'tricky' part is the sheer number of labels on one page. The template has a tight grid.

Common issues and fixes:

• Text misaligning: The 5167 is meant for short lines of text, 2-3 lines max. Don't try to cram in a return address with a company logo. Use the 5160 (address label) instead.
• Borders not printing: If you need a border, use a 1pt line. Anything thicker will smudge because the labels are so small.
• Can't find the template in Word: The template number for Word is sometimes listed as 5167, but the product name might be "Return Address Labels." Use the add-in search.

A trick I use for tiny labels: I design one label perfectly, then copy and paste it across the grid. It's faster than formatting each one individually.

I heard about a 'Bridgestone Clear Bag Policy' in context with labels. What is that?

This is a bit of a deep cut, but it comes up. Bridgestone Arena (Nashville) has a clear bag policy for events. People often put paper tickets or labels on their plastic, clear bags to identify them quickly.

It's not a specific product number. It's a use case: printing a label with your name or section number and sticking it on a clear-zip bag to comply with the policy. Any small address label (like the 18160 or 5167) works for this.

I need to print an 'Onibaba' poster. What's the right label?

'Onibaba' is a classic 1964 Japanese horror film. If you're printing promotional materials for a screening, you're likely looking at a flyer or poster, not a label.

If you need a label (e.g., for a DVD case, a promotional sticker for a poster series), use a full-sheet label like the 5395 or a large circle label. The poster itself should be printed on standard paper or cardstock. The term "Onibaba" doesn't trigger any specific label product. (This was a wildcard keyword, honestly).

How do I address an envelope to a family?

This is a common etiquette question, and it affects how you format your address label. The template is standard (Avery 5160 for a mailing label, or a #10 envelope template). But the content matters.

Options for addressing a family:

• Formal: "The Smith Family" (address line 1: 123 Main St)
• Traditional: "Mr. and Mrs. John Smith"
• Modern (all adults): "John and Jane Smith"
• Family + Children: "The Smith Family" or "John, Jane, and Family"

The key: Don't use 'c/o' unless the family is staying at someone else's address. And on a label, keep it short. "The Smith Family" on one line, then the street address, is perfectly acceptable. (This was back in the day when etiquette guides were thick books—now it's just common sense.)

A quick note on TCO for your label project

I know, 'total cost of ownership' sounds like a consultant's term, but it applies here. The cheapest label pack might cost you more in the long run if you waste a sheet because the template was wrong. Time is a cost.

In March 2024, a client needed 500 name badges for a conference the next day. He bought a generic, off-brand label pack to save $15. The template was a mess. He spent 3 hours wrestling with it, finally gave up, and came to us. We printed on Avery 15695 templates in 45 minutes. His savings on labels? Lost in the overtime he paid his assistant.

So, when you're looking for a template, don't just compare the price per label. Compare the time it takes to find and use the template. That's the real cost.