Setting Default Label Style for Items / Departments

You can set Retailer to print a specific barcode/shelf label style for your stock items. Retailer comes pre-configured with multiple label styles but you can also add your own and set them to be used as the default style.

To learn more about adding your own barcode/shelf label styles, click HERE. To Learn more about adding your own jewellery label styles, click HERE.

You can set these default label/barcodes styles in the following ways:

• By department
• By stock item
  

By Department

1. From the main screen of Retailer, click on Stock -> Suppliers and Departments.
2. Search for the department by clicking on the magnifying glass icon.
3. Choose the default barcode/label style or shelf label style from the drop-down boxes.
4. Click on Save.

The changes will only affect items created after the change. Existing items will need to be adjusted individually.

By Stock Item

1. From the main screen of Retailer, click on Stock -> Stock Screen.
2. Search for the particular stock item to change using the magnifying glass.
3. Click on the Other tab.
   
4. Choose the default barcode/label style using the drop-down box.
5. Click on Save.
   

You can change the default label style for multiple items at once using the stock manager. For help with the stock manager, click HERE.

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