How to Create a Desktop Shortcut to Print Envelopes

With typewriters a thing of the past, it is important for computer users to learn how to print envelopes using their computers. Handwritten envelopes can look sloppy and unprofessional, so taking the time to print your own envelopes on a desktop or laser printer can pay big dividends. Placing a shortcut on your desktop and using that shortcut to print your envelopes can save you a lot of time.

Instructions

1. Log on to your computer and open Microsoft Word. Click on the "Tools" menu and choose "Envelopes and Labels" from the drop down box.

2. Click on the "Envelopes" tab and type the address you want to use. Be sure to type your return address as well.

3. Click the "Add to Document" button to add the text to your blank document. Save the document to your hard drive or network share.

4. Right click on your desktop and choose "New" from the drop down box. Click on "Shortcut" and click the "Browse" button. Browse to the folder where you saved your document.

5. Highlight the document and click "Next." Give your shortcut a descriptive name and click "Finish." To print your envelopes, double click on the shortcut, make any necessary changes to the address and click the "Print" button on the toolbar.

References

• Microsoft Online: Envelopes
• Microsoft Support: Creating a Shortcut