Addressing Envelopes and Labels

When you write a letter, you can use Word to print an address on an envelope or mailing label. Word scans your document to find a delivery address. You can use the one Word finds, enter another one, or select one from your Address Book. You can specify a return address, or you can omit it. Addresses can contain text, graphics, and bar codes. The POSTNET bar code is a machine-readable depiction of a U.S. zip code and delivery address; the FIM-A code identifies the front of a courtesy reply envelope. You can print a single label or multiple labels.

Address and Print Envelopes

Click the Tools menu, point to Letters And Mailings, and then click Envelopes And Labels.

Click the Envelopes tab.

Type the recipient's name and address in the Delivery Address box., or click the Insert Address button to search for it.

Type your name and address in the Return Address box.

Click Options.

Select a size, placement, bar code, and font as necessary.

Click OK.

Insert an envelope in your printer, and then click Print.

Address and Print Mailing Labels

Click the Tools menu, click Letters And Mailings, and then click Envelopes And Labels.

Click the Labels tab.

Type the recipient's name and address, or click the Insert Address button to search for it.

Select what you want to print on the labels.

Click Options.

Select a type or size.

Click OK.

Insert labels in your printer, and then click Print.