Computer Concepts in Action

Unit 4: Word Processing

Print an Envelope

If your printer has the capability, you can use your computer to print addresses on envelopes. Before beginning this activity, make sure you have a blank envelope in your printer.

1. Insert a blank envelope into your printer. Ask your teacher or read the printer’s instructions for the correct way to insert an envelope.
2. Start Microsoft Word.
3. Click the File menu, then click New. The New Document task pane appears.
4. Under Templates, click On my computer.
5. Click the Letters & Faxes tab in the Template window.
6. Click Envelope Wizard, then click OK. The Envelope Wizard box will appear (Figure 1)

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   Figure 1 The Envelope Wizard

7. The Create one envelope field should be selected. Click OK.
8. In the Delivery address field of the Envelopes and Labels box, type the address of the person to whom you are sending the letter.
9. Type your address in the Return address field (Figure 2).

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   Figure 2 The Envelopes and Labels box

10. Click Print. If you are asked to save the Return address as your default address, click No.
11. After your envelope has printed, Exit Word.