^FT Field Typeset
Positions a field by its baseline instead of its top-left corner.
Fields and position · Updated 2026-10-20
Syntax
^FTx,y,z
Parameters
| Parameter | What it does | Values |
|---|---|---|
x | Horizontal position, in dots. | 0 to 32000; default: after the previous field |
y | Vertical position of the baseline, in dots. | 0 to 32000; default: after the previous field |
z | Justification. | 0 = left, 1 = right, 2 = auto |
Common mistakes
- With ^FT the y value is the text baseline, so the text sits ABOVE that line.
Example
Edit the code and the label redraws. This is the same engine as the API.
Questions
What does ^FT do in ZPL?
Positions a field by its baseline instead of its top-left corner.
What is the syntax of ^FT?
^FTx,y,z
What should I watch out for with ^FT?
With ^FT the y value is the text baseline, so the text sits ABOVE that line.