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In Word 2010, I'm trying to make text boxes that are an exact size when printed. However, when I print them, they come out smaller than that specified size.

For example, if I make a text box that is 4.25" x 5.88" (4-1/4" x 5-7/8"), it ends up being 4" x 5-1/2" when printed.

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If I check the print settings, scaling is not enabled.

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I've tried this on an HP inkjet and Konica Minolta MFC, so it's not printer or brand specific. I've also tried on different computers, which offered no change in results.

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    What research have you done? Have you tried this on more than one printer? What printer are you using? It is possible this is effected by the print drivers themselves.
    – CharlieRB
    Commented Apr 25, 2016 at 14:07
  • I've tried this on an HP inkjet and Konica Minolta MFC, so it's not printer or brand specific. I've also tried on different computers.
    – Force Flow
    Commented Apr 25, 2016 at 14:20
  • Using 2010 also, I was unable to duplicate this issue. Have you installed all updates for Office?
    – CharlieRB
    Commented Apr 25, 2016 at 14:37
  • Yes, it is up to date.
    – Force Flow
    Commented Apr 25, 2016 at 15:25
  • Then I would suggest creating a new document to see if you are able to print a box the way you want. If that works, the original document was corrupt. If it does not work, run a repair install on your computer and try again.
    – CharlieRB
    Commented Apr 25, 2016 at 15:32

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The issue ending up being the paper size. The template was from a European website where they use A4 paper (8.27" x 11.69"), which is slightly different size than US letter size (8.5" x 11") paper.

Switching the paper size to 8.5" x 11" allowed everything to print at the correct size.

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