How to Fold an 8 1/2-by-11-inch Piece of Paper Into an Envelope
An 8 1/2-by-11-inch piece of paper is a standard sized full sheet of paper. Letters, forms and documents generally are printed on this size of paper. Folding an 8 1/2-by-11-inch piece of paper into an envelope is a simple task that takes very little effort.
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Instructions
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Standard Envelope
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Place the full sheet of paper on a flat surface face up in a vertical position with the bottom of the page facing you.
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Fold the bottom third of the paper up to the middle of the remaining portion of the page and press firmly to make a crease.
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Take the creased side of the paper and fold it up to the top edge of the sheet.
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Insert the folded piece of paper into the envelope.
Window Envelope
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Place a sheet of paper face down on a flat surface, with the top toward you.
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Fold the upper third of the paper down and the lower third up so the address is on the outside.
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Put the folded paper in the envelope with the address showing through the window display. Check to be sure the zip code is visible through the window.
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Tips & Warnings
Fold paper carefully to avoid getting paper cuts.
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