What Size Name Slip Do You Need? A Visual Guide for School Books, Notebooks, Files & Pencil Boxes

The quick answer

Dimple’s current Name Slip sheet contains 20 large slips at approximately 8.5 × 5 cm and 5 small slips at approximately 5 × 4 cm. Choose according to the information that must remain readable, the available placement area and the preview.

Dimple Name Slip sizes at a glance

The whole sheet is approximately 12 × 18 inches. That is the printed sheet size, not an individual slip size.

Large Name Slip: when the extra space helps

The large format can be a better starting point when a child’s name is long or when several fields such as class, section and roll number must be visible. It may also give a photo-personalised layout more breathing room.

Small Name Slip: when compact identification is enough

The small format can work when the space is limited and the details are simple. It should still be chosen only after checking that the important information remains easy to read in the preview.

School books, notebooks, files and pencil boxes

Item names are only a starting point. Books and notebooks often offer different usable areas. Files and folders may have a clear label zone. A pencil box may have more or less room than its outside dimensions suggest. Measure the actual spot rather than relying on the item category alone.

Long names and photos change the layout

A short name and class need less room than a longer name with class, section, roll number and photo. If the information becomes crowded, a larger placement area or a simpler information set may be the clearer choice.

A simple 30-second measuring method

1. Choose the exact location for the slip.
2. Measure its usable width and height.
3. List the information you actually need.
4. Compare the preview for readability before ordering.

The bottom line

Large and small Name Slips are not simply for large and small objects. Choose the size that gives the important information enough room to stay readable.