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how to write address on envelope

Does it matter which order I write the address in as long as it's all on the envelope. Also I wrote quite a lot for the addresse.

Finally do I write my address on the top left so if it doesn't reach the location they can return it to me.

Thanks.

Reply 1

Lionheart96

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+write+address+on+the+envelope
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Reply 2

Simes

Original post by vivaronaldoo

Does it matter which order I write the address in as long as it's all on the envelope. Also I wrote quite a lot for the addresse.

http://www.postoffice.co.uk/how-to-address-mail

Edit: That's the first link in Lionheart96's search results. :-)

Original post by vivaronaldoo

Finally do I write my address on the top left so if it doesn't reach the location they can return it to me.

I think that's how they do it in the USA. In the UK it usually goes on the back, written small and in a corner with "From:" before it so it cannot be confused with the real address.

(edited 9 years ago)

Reply 3

vivaronaldoo

The question I have it doesn't matter what order it is in or how detailed?

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Reply 4

Simes

Original post by vivaronaldoo

The question I have it doesn't matter what order it is in or how detailed?

Do you need someone to click on the links for you?

Reply 5

vivaronaldoo

Original post by Simes

Do you need someone to click on the links for you?

So if it's not in that format it's ineligible?

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Reply 6

Simes

Original post by vivaronaldoo

So if it's not in that format it's ineligible?

You'll find out over the next few days.

Reply 7

PinkMobilePhone

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Goodness me you don't know how to write on an envelope?

Example (this is an imaginary address by the way):

On the front, centre, of the envelope. Reasonably large letters :

12 Cherryblossom Lane
Rotherham
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS25 9BK

alternatively this would also work :

12 Cherryblossom Lane
Rotherham
Leeds
LS25 9BK
West Yorkshire

On the back, top, either corner, small letters :

If undelivered please return to + Your own address

I honestly wouldn't veer too far from the above format for writing addresses on envelopes. Not only will you piss off Royal Mail but you'll also make yourself look like a numpty to the recipient.

(edited 9 years ago)

Reply 8

LiquidGold

If it's in the wrong order on the envelope, it will still get there. But the people sorting it won't like that they had to spend an extra half a second finding the poscode