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Changing the Default Envelope Address Font
When you create an envelope, Word assumes you want to use the font it has decided should be used for the envelope. If you want to use a different font, you'll need to modify the styles on which the envelope addresses are based. Here's how to do it.

Envelopes Won't Print Properly
When you try to print an envelope in Word, it can be vexing if the envelope always goes through the printer and remains blank. Understanding why this happens can involve a bit of detective work.

Printing More Address Lines on an Envelope
Use Word to create and print an envelope, and you may find that some lines of your longer addresses are cut off. You can remedy this by simply changing the style used by Word to format the address block.

Setting the Return Address Used for Envelopes
When you create envelopes with Word, it normally displays a return address by default. If you can't get Word to retain the default return address you want, you'll be interested in the information in this tip.

Specifying a Return Address Location
When Word creates envelopes for you, there may be times that you don't like where it places the return address. Repositioning the return address involves modifying the styles used by Word for the envelope. Here's how to make the adjustment.