Place Card Template
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Save to PinterestA place card template is a printable tent card that folds along a dashed line and stands on the table with a guest's name on it. These print the name upright on the front and upside down on the back, so it reads from both sides once folded.
- Designs:
- Plain border, Autumn leaves (Thanksgiving), Holly (Christmas)
- Per page:
- 4, 6 — this page opens on 4
- Printed size:
- About 3.6 × 4 in on US Letter (90 × 95 mm on A4) at 4 per page
- Paper sizes:
- US Letter and A4, printed at actual size
- Cost:
- Free — no signup, no email, no watermark
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How to make tent place cards
- Type your guest list, one name per line — or leave it blank to write the names by hand.
- Choose a plain border, autumn leaves for Thanksgiving, or holly for Christmas, and four or six cards per page.
- Print on card stock at actual size and cut out each card along the solid line.
- Fold along the dashed line, printed side out, and stand each card above a plate.
What's included in the place card template
Each card is a rectangle with a dashed fold across the middle. The name sits in the lower half, the front once folded, and again upside down in the upper half so it reads from the other side of the table. At four per page each unfolded card is about 3.6 × 4 in on US Letter (90 × 95 mm on A4). With a guest list, the sheet prints one card per name — several pages for a big table — and any spare spaces on the last page come out blank for a late arrival.
Tips for printing place cards
- Print on 65–110 lb card stock; copy paper will not stand up on its own.
- Score the fold first: run a ballpoint pen along the dashed line against a ruler, and the card folds crisply.
- Children can color the leaf or holly corners as a job while the meal is cooking.
- Six per page makes smaller cards that work as desk name tents for a classroom or a meeting.
- Keep a few blank cards from the last page for guests who arrive unannounced.
Customization options
Guest names
One name per line, up to 40, each printed in the font's regular weight and sized to fit its card. Long names shrink to fit; a name that would print too small is shortened and the page tells you. The names are used only to build the PDF in your browser.
Design
A plain border, autumn leaves in the corners for Thanksgiving, or holly sprigs for Christmas. The decorations sit in the corners so they never crowd the name.
Cards per page
Four larger cards or six smaller ones per sheet, on US Letter or A4.
Color-in or outline only
Color-in keeps the border or corner decorations for coloring; outline only prints just the card, the fold line and the name.
Frequently asked questions
How do you fold a tent place card?
Cut the card out along the solid line, then fold it in half along the dashed line with the printed side facing out. Set it on the table like a little tent; the name faces the guest and the copy on the other half faces the rest of the table.
Why is the name printed upside down on the top half?
Because the top half becomes the back of the tent. Once the card is folded, the upside-down name turns the right way up and can be read from across the table.
Can I type the guest names?
Yes. Type one name per line and each card prints with its own name; leave the box empty for cards with a line to write on. Names are added in your browser and are never put in a shared link.
How big are the place cards?
At four per page each card is about 3.6 × 4 in on US Letter (90 × 95 mm on A4) before folding, which stands about half that height once folded. Six per page makes slightly smaller cards.
What paper weight should I use for place cards?
Card stock between 65 and 110 lb. Lighter paper folds but will not stay standing; heavier stock may need scoring before it folds cleanly.
How many place cards can I print at once?
Up to 40 names in one PDF, four or six to a page, so a big family table is a few sheets. The download button shows how many pages your list will take.
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