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You can use any word processing software (Windows Notepad, Word Perfect, MS Word, etc.) to prepare your list. You can even type your list in the body of an Email.  Excel files are also accepted under certain circumstances.

General Rules back

Hit the "Enter" key following each line of the address. Keep your list in one long vertical column on the left margin with one line between each entry.  Do not worry if part of your entry is on one page and the rest is on the next.  Type it exactly as you want it to appear. Do not worry about centering, sizing or the typestyle. This is taken care of at the time that the envelopes are addressed.

PLEASE

Do put a space between each entry - hit the "Enter" key

Do Not use more than one column
Do Not number each entry
Do Not use all capital letters
Do Not use headers or footers
Do Not use "&" unless you want it printed
Do Not use abbreviations such as CA, St. Rd.
Do Not use "#": some typestyles do not have it

Do Not use any tables or special formatting

Do Not use the "Tab" key
Do Not worry about pages; just keep typing continuously

Do type your inner envelope names as a separate list

Do save your list using your name as a .doc or .txt file

      Sue Jones.doc   or   927 Street Name.txt

Email your list to Jana@Toads.la

Printed Samples back

• It looks best if you place "and Family" or "and Susie" on their own line.
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• Write out the full names of streets, cities and states.
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• Try not to use the # sign. Write out the word "Number."
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• Write names of couples on separate lines if they aren't married.
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