How to Print on an Outer Envelope

Insert the envelope into your printer tray with the appropriate side up.

Writing the address information on an envelope may look good if you have smooth handwriting. However, a typed address that is printed on the envelope looks neater and more professional. You can print addresses and return information on the envelope using a free Microsoft Word template. While setting the template up is an easy task involving only a few steps, it may be a little challenging to insert the envelope into your home printer's paper tray.

Instructions

1. Open a new Microsoft Word document by clicking the Word icon on your desktop or on your "Start" menu.

2. Click the "Office Button," followed by the "New" button. Scroll down the list of options, and double-click "Envelopes." Select an envelope template that you like, and double-click the icon. It will download into your document.

3. Double-click the text boxes on the envelope template. Replace the text with the mail recipient's address and your return address.

4. Position the envelope on the tray in accordance with your printer's requirements. There may be an envelope icon showing how the envelope should be laid printed somewhere on the tray.

5. Press "Control" and "P." Click "OK" to print.

References

• Microsoft Office: Create and Print a Single Envelope