Printing Name Tags with AnswersVBS

AnswersVBS includes digital tools that simplify traditionally complicated tasks like printing name tags. What used to require exporting data to Excel, performing mail merges in Word, and wrestling with templates is now a streamlined, easy process.

Without the right tools, printing name tags typically involves:

• Exporting registration lists to Excel spreadsheets

• Setting up mail merge in Word

• Finding and applying the correct template

• Ensuring data formats correctly

• Troubleshooting printing alignment issues

It should be simpler—and with AnswersVBS, it is.

To use the name tag printing feature:

• Log into MyAnswers.com

• Have students registered in the system using the registration tool

• Access the People section

1. Click the People tab at the top navigation

2. Scroll down to see your registration summary (e.g., "8 students registered")

3. Click on the student count or select Manage All Students

4. View the enrolled students page with complete student information

Navigate to the Actions dropdown menu to see two options:

Print All Name Tags Without Background

• Designed for pre-printed name tag templates

• Prints only student information (name and team/class) in black and white

• Run pre-printed templates through your printer

• Saves on color ink and printing costs

Print All Name Tags With Background

• Full-color printing

• Includes the designed background template

• Prints student name and team/class assignment

• Complete, ready-to-use name tags

If you only need name tags for specific students:

1. Check the boxes next to the students you want

2. The Actions dropdown options become enabled

3. Select Print Selected Name Tags (with or without background)

4. Only the selected students' name tags will print

The name tags display:

• Student's name

• Class or team assignment

• Designed background (when printing with background option)

The layout is vertical orientation, formatted for standard name tag holders.

Product: AnswersVBS Pre-Printed Name Tags

• Pack of 60 name tags

• 6 name tags per 8.5" x 11" sheet

• Background design already printed

• Use "Print Without Background" option to add student information

When to Use:

• Want to save on color printing costs

• Prefer professional, pre-printed backgrounds

• Only need to print student names in black and white

Product: Avery Template 74459

• Standard blank Avery name tag sheets

• 6 name tags per 8.5" x 11" sheet

• Use "Print With Background" option for full-color printing

When to Use:

• Don't have pre-printed templates

• Want immediate printing without ordering supplies

• Prefer to print everything at once in color

Product: AnswersVBS Name Tag Lanyards

• Sold in packs of 10

• Vertical orientation (matches name tag format)

• Professional presentation

You can order all VBS supplies directly through MyAnswers.com:

1. Navigate to the Dashboard

2. Click on the Supplies section

3. Scroll to Program Essentials

4. Find name tags and lanyards

5. Add to cart and complete your order

The AnswersVBS name tag printing system is designed to work seamlessly with:

• AnswersVBS pre-printed name tags (recommended)

• Avery Template 74459 (standard blank labels)

Important: When using MyAnswers.com to print with the recommended products, you don't need to worry about template setup or alignment—it just works automatically.

If you prefer to process name tags outside of MyAnswers.com:

• Purchase blank Avery Template 74459 sheets

• Export your data and use Word mail merge

• Note: This is more complicated than using the built-in MyAnswers.com printing feature

Option 1: Pre-Printed Templates + Black & White Printing

• Order AnswersVBS pre-printed name tags

• Use "Print Without Background" in MyAnswers.com

• Most cost-effective for color printing

Option 2: Blank Templates + Full Color Printing

• Purchase Avery 74459 blank labels

• Use "Print With Background" in MyAnswers.com

• Print everything in one pass

Both options are excellent and make printing name tags simple and straightforward.

• No manual data export needed

• No mail merge setup required

• Automatic template formatting

• Print all students or selected students

• Professional results every time

• Order supplies directly through the platform

The name tag printing feature exemplifies how AnswersVBS digital tools eliminate complexity and help your VBS run more smoothly.