MyBinding Legal Index Tabs

Collated tabs arrive already arranged in sequence — for example, Exhibit A on top and Exhibit Z on the bottom — which saves assembly time when you know you'll use the full set in order for a single case file. Uncollated tabs come as multiples of the same individual tab position, which is more useful when you're building several identical binders that each need the same specific tab (like ordering fifty "Exhibit A" tabs for fifty separate case binders). For a single large case file with a full sequential exhibit list, collated is almost always the faster option; for producing many binders with a shared subset of labels, uncollated gives you the flexibility to buy only the positions you need in bulk.

These are legal-size tabs built from 80 lb white offset paper sized for legal filing and case management rather than standard letter-size 3-ring binders, so confirm your binder or filing system is sized for legal-width documents before ordering. If your binder is standard letter-size, a mismatched legal tab will extend beyond the binder's edge and won't sit correctly with the rest of your pages. For binder-specific tab sizing guidance beyond the legal-specific line, index tabs for binding show both letter and legal-size formats side by side.

A standard numbered or lettered set typically includes 25 or 26 tabs depending on the sequence (25 for numbers 1 through 25, 26 for a full alphabet), so a case with more exhibits than that will need an additional set or a different numbering range, like a 26-50 sequence, to continue where the first set leaves off. Check the specific range printed on the set before ordering multiples, since overlapping or skipped numbers between two sets can create confusion in a large case file. For cases running well past 50 exhibits, ordering sequential number ranges in blocks keeps the full sequence organized without gaps.

The 80 lb white offset paper with mylar coating on these legal tabs holds up better than standard printer paper under repeated handling, since the coating adds a layer of resistance to the fraying and creasing that heavy daily use causes on plain paper tabs. For active litigation files referenced constantly over an extended timeline, this level of durability is generally sufficient, though extremely heavy daily handling over many months may eventually show wear on any paper-based tab. If durability is more of a concern than the exact label sequence, number tabs include some heavier reinforced options to consider.