I don't know if using Word would be easier, but you can make the font size 6
point or even smaller.  Just highlight the text and then select the pull
down font size option from the menu bar, instead of selecting one from the
list enter the size you want manually.

For those using the printed numbers, what font are you using?  I'd like to
get a consensus as to what works well really small.

Lee Goodan
Registrar
Gaston County Museum

----- Original Message -----
From: David Ryan <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 10:18 AM
Subject: Re: marking objects


> Hi Shannon,
> We print out our numbers on acid free paper using an inkjet printer
> (specifically an Epson Stylus Color 800).  We print them out of an Excel
> spreadsheet because we can get the point size down to 6 point (Microsoft
> Word only goes as small as 8 point).  We then cut up the numbers and apply
> them with tweezers.  We apply a base coat of B-72 in acetone and place the
> number in the still wet base coat.  We then apply a final coat over the
> still wet B-72 and paper number.  It is very legible, fast, easy,
> efficient and we have had no problem with the ink running or fading.
> Sincerely,
> David Ryan
> Registrar
> Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
> www.cspm.org
>
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