^TB Text Blocks
Wraps a text field inside a box of given width and height.
^TB wraps a text field inside a box: ^TBN,400,110 keeps the text within 400 by 110 dots and leaves out the lines that don't fit, unlike ^FB, which overprints them.
Text and fonts · Updated 2026-10-20
Syntax
^TBa,b,c
Parameters
| Parameter | What it does | Values |
|---|---|---|
a | Rotation. | N, R, I, B |
b | Width of the block, in dots. | 1 to the label width |
c | Height of the block, in dots. | 1 to the label length |
Common mistakes
- Unlike ^FB, ^TB has no line count or justification: lines that don't fit the height are not printed.
- A word longer than the block width is cut at the edge.
Example
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Questions
What does ^TB do in ZPL?
^TB wraps a text field inside a box: ^TBN,400,110 keeps the text within 400 by 110 dots and leaves out the lines that don't fit, unlike ^FB, which overprints them.
What is the syntax of ^TB?
^TBa,b,c
What should I watch out for with ^TB?
Unlike ^FB, ^TB has no line count or justification: lines that don't fit the height are not printed.