Making Labels

Where is that file? It's a common occurrence — you're trying to find a file and you just can't seem to locate it. You think the file is blue, or is it green? It would have been so much easier to find if you had taken a few seconds to attach a label!

Save time and reduce stress! Easy-to-read labels can save a lot of time when you are looking for information. A PC-based labeling program such as the Smead Viewables Color Labeling system is an easy-to-use, inexpensive investment that will pay for itself over and over again with improved efficiency and reduced stress.

The grand finale. Once you have labeled all your files, attach a label the outside of each file drawer with the specific category names for files held in that drawer. This final visual cue will help you quickly memorize locations for the new file groupings, plus helps others find information when you are not available.