Dynamic Text Templates

Dynamic text templates let one text element render different content for every spreadsheet row.

Use them when a label needs more than a single column value, such as a price line, a full address line, a batch code, or a product description assembled from several fields.

When to Use a Text Template

Use a text template when you want to combine:

• static words and spreadsheet values
• multiple spreadsheet columns in one text box
• punctuation, currency symbols, or units around a field
• a reusable line such as SKU: {{sku}}
• compact address or product information that should move as one block

For example:

Field Syntax

Wrap each field name in double curly braces:

{{field_name}}

The field name should match the column header in your imported data. Simple headers work best, such as name, sku, price, batch_code, or qr_url.

Static Text Plus Fields

You can place normal text around fields:

Price: ${{price}}

{{product_name}}
{{size}} - {{collection}}

Lot: {{batch_code}} | SKU: {{sku}}

This keeps the design simpler because the whole line can be moved, aligned, styled, and resized as one element.

Empty Values

If a spreadsheet cell is empty, the field renders as blank. The editor will not print undefined.

For example, if sale_price is empty:

Sale: {{sale_price}}

prints as:

Sale:

If blank values would leave awkward punctuation, create a helper column in the spreadsheet. For example, use a display_price column that already contains either the sale price or regular price.

Good Column Names

Prefer simple field names:

• product_name
• price
• sale_price
• sku
• barcode
• batch_code
• street
• city
• state
• zip

Avoid headers with slashes, currency symbols, parentheses, or long labels. A short spreadsheet cleanup step usually saves time later.

Common Patterns

Price Tags

{{product_name}}
${{price}}
SKU: {{sku}}

Use a separate barcode element for the scannable code and bind it to sku or barcode.

Candle Labels

{{scent_name}}
{{collection}} - {{size}}
Batch {{batch_code}}

For warning labels, keep required safety copy in a static text box and use dynamic fields for batch, scent, or business details.

Address Lines

{{city}}, {{state}} {{zip}}

For mailing-only workflows, Address Label Maker is usually faster. Use Label Designer when you need custom layout, logos, QR codes, barcodes, or mixed label types.

Related Pages

• Merge Fields
• Elements
• Text Formatting
• Data Best Practices