Luckily, Microsoft Word lets you create and print your own envelope designs. Here’s how.
Step 1: Add Delivery and Return Addresses
The first step is to add the relevant addresses to your envelopes. To do so: Note: If you’d rather use labels to print your delivery and return addresses, Word lets you create and print labels, too. You can add a single address in the labels dialog box under Mailing > Labels. Alternatively, you can use mail merge to create multiple labels and speed up the process.
Step 2: Set the Envelope Size and Font
You need to specify what size your envelopes are.
Step 3: Set the Printer Feed
You now need to specify how you will feed the envelope into the printer. To do so:
Step 4: Add Design Elements
Before you print envelopes, you can add branding and other elements if you wish. To do so, click Add to document. This will open the envelope as a Word document so that you can customize the layout and add images as required.
Step 5: Print the Envelope
Now it’s time to print your envelope. To do so: Note: You’re also able to add electronic postage if you have a compatible third-party plug-in. To add e-postage, select the checkbox next to Add electronic postage.
Use Mail Merge to Save Time
If you’re sending a single envelope, setting it up manually is no big deal. However, if you’re sending a stack of letters, it’s going to take ages. Luckily, you can use mail merge to automatically print each address onto the envelope (rather than typing each one separately). To do so:
Professional Snail Mail
Traditional mail is still relevant in today’s mostly electronic world, and that’s where the Microsoft Office apps come in handy. Using Microsoft Word, you can easily create envelopes to your specifications. With this tutorial, you should have your next batch of mail ready in no time.
