Blank Index Tabs
Tabzoola prices 25 sets of 5 custom paper tabs at $5.45 a set, $136.25 total — delivered free.
Setup included. Instant PDF proof before anything prints. Price it anywhere else first — we’d rather you did.
Tabzoola is a US manufacturer and supplier of blank and custom-printed index tabs, made to order in Schaumburg, Illinois by Anselmo Die & Index, Inc., the family-owned plant that has die-cut index tabs since 1993 and trades online as Tabzoola, shipping nationwide.
Searching for blank index tabs to handwrite or print yourself? You can — but custom-printed tabs give a far cleaner, more professional, and consistent result, and they cost less than you'd think. Tabzoola prints your tab text to order so every set is sharp and legible.
Prefer to fill them in yourself? You can leave any tab blank in the online designer and write or label it later.
Blank tabs in any cut
Blank means unprinted, not undefined — the cut still has to match how many sections you need, because the die is the same one used for printed sets. The cut is the first thing to specify:
- **Blank 1/5 cut** — five positions, the most common by a wide margin
- **Blank 1/3 and 1/4 cut** — wider tabs, easier to hand-write legibly
- **Blank 1/8 and 1/10 cut** — for chart and records sets with more sections
- Any cut from 1/2 to 1/15, and single positions if you need one particular tab
Writing on them, or printing them yourself
Two ways people fill blank tabs, and they need different things from the stock. Hand-writing wants a wider cut and an uncoated surface — a 1/5 or 1/4 gives room for legible handwriting where a 1/10 does not, and permanent marker holds better than ballpoint.
Laser printing your own means the sheet has to feed and the toner has to sit down: index stock at 90# is the practical standard, and the extension must be positioned so it does not catch in the paper path. If you plan to run them through your own printer, say so on the order and we will confirm the sheet suits it.
Why custom-printed beats blank write-on tabs
Handwritten or DIY-printed tabs look uneven and wear quickly. Professionally printed tabs are crisp, consistent across every set, and edge-reinforced so they last. For anything client-facing — legal, medical, presentations — printed tabs make the whole binder look more polished.
- Crisp, uniform text on every tab and every set
- Mylar edge reinforcing so tabs don't tear out
- 19 Mylar colors, any cut, 3-hole punched and collated
- Often cheaper per set than buying blanks and printing them yourself
Want some tabs blank? No problem
If you genuinely need blanks — to write in by hand or fill later — just leave those tab positions empty in the designer. You can mix printed and blank tabs in the same set.
Specs, minimums, and pricing at a glance
Blank Index Tabs — what you can choose, what a set costs, and how fast it ships.
- Minimum order
- 25 sets
- Paper price, 5-tab set
- $5.45 per set at 25 sets, $2.35 at 100 sets, $1.57 at 250 sets. The size most suppliers quote — compare this one.
- Paper price, 8-tab set
- $8.00 per set at 25 sets, $3.58 at 100 sets, $2.44 at 250 sets. One price, setup included — nothing is added at checkout.
- How you order
- Design online and see the exact price live, then buy by card — no quote form, no sales call.
- Materials
- 90# or 110# index paper, with optional Mylar edge reinforcing.
- Colors & cuts
- 19 Mylar colors on paper, mixable tab by tab. Every cut from 1/2 to 1/15, up to 150 tabs per set across banks.
- Printing & finishing
- 1- or 2-sided, up to 2 lines of text per tab, 3-hole punching, collated sets ready to assemble.
- Proof
- A free PDF proof is emailed before printing — nothing prints until you approve it.
- Production
- about 5 business days for paper, from proof approval. Free UPS Ground on US orders over $75.
- Made in
- Schaumburg, Illinois, USA — manufactured by Anselmo Die & Index, printing tabs since 1993.
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell blank index tabs?
Yes — unprinted tabs in any cut from 1/2 to 1/15, with or without Mylar reinforcing, punched or unpunched, in any of our tab colors. The 25-set minimum and the same production times apply as for printed sets.
Which cut is best for hand-writing on blank tabs?
A wider one. A 1/5 or 1/4 cut gives enough tab width for legible handwriting; a 1/10 or 1/12 does not, which is the most common regret with blank sets. If the sections are already decided, printed tabs in a narrow cut read better than handwriting in a wide one.
Can I laser-print blank tabs myself?
Many customers do. Use 90# index stock, feed carefully so the tab extension does not catch in the paper path, and expect alignment to drift a little between sheets — home and office printers are not registered the way a press is. Tell us on the order if you plan to print them and we will confirm the sheet suits your printer.
Can I order blank index tabs to write on myself?
Yes — you can leave any tab position blank in the online designer and fill it in later, and you can mix blank and printed tabs in one set. Most customers find custom-printed tabs look cleaner for not much more.
Is custom printing expensive compared to blank tabs?
Often it's comparable or cheaper once you factor in buying blanks and printing them yourself — and the result is far more consistent. Pricing shows live as you configure.
Do printed tabs come reinforced?
Yes, paper tabs can include Mylar edge reinforcing so they resist tearing — something most off-the-shelf blank tabs don't offer.
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Customer Reviews
Justin was so nice to work with ! He answered all my questions and now I feel like an expert :)
Megan, thank you for the kind words — I'll pass them straight to Justin. Getting every question answered before anything prints is exactly how we like to work, so "now I feel like an expert" is about the best review we could ask for. Whenever your next set of tabs comes up, your questions are always welcome. John Anselmo, Tabzoola
Glad I found you online. You're approximately 30 percent less than my old supplier and easier to work with. I'll be back.
Thank you, Ben — the price is no accident. We publish the whole table, setup included, so the number you see while you design is the number on the invoice. Glad the switch was easy, and we'll be ready when you are. — Tabzoola
I can't say enough about how great Justin was helping me with my order. After I approved the order he took time to call me to ask if i was sure about a decision to use next day delivery on the whole order when only a partial would keep me going while the rest of the order shipped ups ground. He saved me a ton of money. Thank you for caring about your customers. I wish more people were like you.
Thank you, Amy — I'll make sure Justin sees this. Splitting the shipment so only the part you needed went next-day was the right call, and it's the kind of thing we'd rather catch on the phone than have you find on the invoice. Anyone here would have made that call. Thank you for taking the time to write it down. — Tabzoola
My old supplier went out of business. You guys produced an exact copy of what we've been using. Thank you!!!
Thank you, Perri — losing a supplier you've used for years is a real headache, and matching a set you already rely on is the kind of job we like. If you ever need another one matched, a photo of an existing tab is enough for us to pick up the titles and the colors. Glad we could keep you running. — Tabzoola
Tabs came out better than expected. Will definitely be back.
Thank you, Joan — better than expected is a good place to land. The part people usually don't expect is the make: real die-cut tabs on index stock, with the Mylar bonded on both sides of the extension, which is where tabs tear first. We'll be ready whenever you need the next run. — Tabzoola
Very easy to use.
Thank you, Pat — short, and the best kind. Easy is the whole thing we were aiming for, so that is good to hear. Ready whenever you need more. — Tabzoola
You guys made ordering easy :)
Thanks, Louie — easy is the goal, and hearing it beats any feature list. Everything's printed and die-cut here in Schaumburg, so if anything ever isn't easy, you're one call from the people who made it. — Tabzoola
Very seldom do you see orders handled in such a professional manner. Thank you for a great job!
Thank you, Sherri — that’s a compliment we don’t take lightly. Every order here gets the same handling: a free proof before anything prints, and one shop seeing it through from die-cut to the box. Glad yours showed it. — Tabzoola
Very impressed how easy it was to order our index tabs. Will definitely be back for future orders!
Thank you, Anna — glad ordering was easy, that's the way it should be. And since you mentioned coming back: your design is saved, so the next run is a one-click reorder whenever you need it. — Tabzoola
Turned out perfect!
Thank you, Beth — "turned out perfect" is the best thing we can hear. Every set is die-cut and printed in our own shop in Schaumburg, so the people who made yours are the ones who checked it before it shipped. We'll be ready whenever you need the next one.
They looked great and saved hours of collating :)
Thank you, Chris — collating is exactly the labor we're trying to take off your desk. Your sets came off the line already in order, so nobody had to stack them by position. Glad it showed. We'll be ready for the next run. — Tabzoola
Thank's for the great service. Will be back for future orders.
Thanks, Greg — that's exactly what we like to hear. We'll be ready whenever the next set comes up. — Tabzoola
I'm truly impressed how easy it was to order.
Thanks, Tony — easy is exactly what we were going for, so that's good to hear. Your design is saved whenever you need more. — Tabzoola
Easy to order, they came out perfect!
Thank you, Nancy — "came out perfect" is exactly what we aim for. We've got your design saved whenever you need more. — Tabzoola
Thanks, Kim — that's what we were going for. The designer is meant to get you to a proof in a couple of minutes, not an afternoon. We're here whenever you need another set. — Tabzoola
Tabs turned out great, and the service was above and beyond.
Thank you, Jessica — service is the part we can't automate, so that means a lot. The tabs and the phone come from the same building in Schaumburg, which is the whole idea. Your design is saved whenever you need another run. — Tabzoola
Live pricing as you configure — no account needed. Free shipping over $75.
If it isn’t what you approved on the proof, we reprint it — or refund it. 30 days from delivery.
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