How to Print on an Envelope Using Microsoft Word

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If you want to print a delivery and return address directly onto an envelope, you can use the Envelopes tool in Microsoft Word. This wikiHow article will show you the easiest way to create an addressed envelope in Microsoft Word for Windows and macOS.

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  1. You'll find this tab at the top of Microsoft Word. [1]
  2. It's in the "Create" section of the toolbar, which is on the far-left side of the window. [2]
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  3. Click the text box below the "Delivery address" heading, then type the delivery address you want to appear on the envelope. [3]
  4. Type the return address as you'd like it to appear in the "Return address" box.
  5. It's near the bottom of the window. A new window will open.
  6. This option is at the top of the window.
  7. Select the exact size of your envelope from the "Envelope size" drop-down menu. [4]
    • If none of the choices are the size of your envelope, select Custom size at the bottom of the list, and then enter the dimensions of your envelope.
  8. It's at the top of the window.
  9. Click one of the visual representations of an envelope feeding into a printer. This is how you'll need to insert the envelope into the printer. [5]
    • The "feed method" options determine whether the long or short end of the envelope will be fed into the printer, as well as where on the feed tray (left, middle, or right) you'll be inserting the envelope. [6]
    • If you feed the envelope short edge first, you may need to rotate the envelope to prevent the text from appearing upside-down.
    • The "face" is the side of the envelope that contains the address information.
  10. It's at the bottom of the window.
  11. Make sure that you do this according to your chosen feed format.
    • If you're not sure how to insert an envelope into your printer, check your printer's documentation.
  12. It's in the bottom-left corner of the Envelopes window. Your envelope will begin printing. [7]
    • If you encounter issues while printing the envelope, try resetting the feed format to the Word default.
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  1. It's at the top of the Word window. [8]
  2. This option is on the far-left side of the Mailings toolbar. [9]
  3. Click the text box below the "Delivery address" heading, then type the delivery address you want to appear on the envelope. [10]
  4. Type the return address as you'd like it to appear in the "Return address" box.
  5. This will ensure that your printer's ideal settings are used.
    • Skip this step if the box is already checked.
  6. It's on the right side of the window. A new window will open.
  7. Choose the exact size of your envelope from this menu. If you don't have multiple sizes and only see Envelope , choose that option. [11]
  8. It's at the bottom of the window.
  9. This button is at the bottom of the "Envelope" window. Now you'll see a preview of your envelope.
  10. You can make any last-minute changes to your envelope's size and shape here.
  11. Here's how:
    • Click the File menu.
    • Click Page Setup .
    • Select the size of your envelope, and make sure Landscape orientation is selected.
    • Click OK .
  12. If you're not sure how to insert an envelope into your printer, check your printer's documentation.
  13. Click the File menu item in the upper-left side of the screen, then click Print... in the resulting drop-down menu. Choose your printer and any other preferences, and then Print the envelope. [12]
    • If the print preview is blank and/or the envelope prints blank, click the Word menu, select Preferences , click Print , and check the box next to "Drawing objects."
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    If I'm sending to 75 different addresses, how can I put in and store those addresses without printing each one individually?
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    Use Microsoft Excel to add in all the addresses, then use a label program and label sticker sheets to print them out.
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    I have an HP6520 printer. I can't get the return address to come out at the top left corner -- it keeps coming out one inch down. I tried to change where it says auto, but no results! What can I do?
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    Try using Print Preview before you print. Also, try the grid lines to adjust the address matter exactly on the page.
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    How do I add a logo to the return address using MS Word?
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    Try adding it to the document, then add an image to that page. Set the image so that it has a different kind of text wrap.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/print-an-envelope-b426d3dd-ab7e-40af-91b5-85158b08ad37
      2. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/print-an-envelope-b426d3dd-ab7e-40af-91b5-85158b08ad37
      3. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/create-and-print-a-single-envelope-b766aa84-5b97-4f63-b03f-451d2fb3640f
      4. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/create-and-print-a-single-envelope-b766aa84-5b97-4f63-b03f-451d2fb3640f
      5. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/print-an-envelope-b426d3dd-ab7e-40af-91b5-85158b08ad37
      6. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/create-and-print-a-single-envelope-b766aa84-5b97-4f63-b03f-451d2fb3640f
      7. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/print-an-envelope-b426d3dd-ab7e-40af-91b5-85158b08ad37
      8. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/print-an-envelope-b426d3dd-ab7e-40af-91b5-85158b08ad37
      9. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/print-an-envelope-b426d3dd-ab7e-40af-91b5-85158b08ad37
      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/create-and-print-a-single-envelope-b766aa84-5b97-4f63-b03f-451d2fb3640f
      2. ↑ https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/word-envelopes-not-formatting-for-size/5c6be99c-7e9b-48c7-886d-7f7dbcbe2bd5
      3. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/print-an-envelope-b426d3dd-ab7e-40af-91b5-85158b08ad37

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      1. Click the Mailings tab.
      2. Click Envelopes .
      3. Enter the delivery and return addresses.
      4. Click Options .
      5. Click Envelope Options and select a size.
      6. Click Printing Options and select a feed method.
      7. Click OK .
      8. Insert the envelope into the printer and click Print .

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