Any way I
can save a document that has a formatted envelope and
address in it?
Hi Jeannine,
Yes, you can, but it is a bit harder, at first, than you might expect. I'll
describe the method I used; there may be simpler ways.
Create a new document, change its page size to your envelope size (probably
in landscape mode). Save that as a template. I save mine in the "Letters &
Faxes" folder. (Keep it open.)
Going back to the page setup, reduce the margins to your printer's minimum.
I use .3" but it varies from printer to printer.
Format the first paragraph using the style "Envelope Return." Put in your
return address. Format it the way you want.
Press the Enter key and format your next paragraph using the style "Envelope
Address." These two styles are built into Word and will be present in any
blank document created from normal.dot. This second style will give you a
frame for your address. I've changed my Envelope Address style to print in
Arial 12 pt all caps because I think the Post Office's machines like that
font.
You can save your template again at this point.
I have gone further and added MacroButton fields for my address. You can
move from one of these fields using the F11 key (next field) or by clicking
in one. Field braces are inserted using the Ctrl-F9 key combination.
{ MacroButton NoMacro NAME }
{ MacroButton NoMacro STREET }
{ MacroButton NoMacro MADISON } { MacroButton NoMacro WI } { MacroButton
NoMacro 53703 }
Select these and press F9 to update fields. You will see:
NAME
STREET
MADISON WI 53703
If you want a barcode field, it adds another level of complexity. If you
want one, write back and I'll give you instructions.
Hope this helps. Here is some more information on converting from WP to Word
that may help even more or may be old news.
Word and Word Perfect work very differently from one another. Each program's
methods have strengths and weaknesses; but, if you try to use one of these
programs as if it were the other, it is like pushing on a string! You can
easily make a lot of extra work for yourself. If you are unwilling to take
the time to learn to use Word's methods, you should stick to using Word Pad.
You'll have a lot less grief, although you'll miss out on a lot of raw
power.
See <URL:
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/General/WordVsWordPerfect.htm>
<URL:
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/General/TipsAndGotchas.htm>
<URL:
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/General/RevealCodes.htm>
<URL:
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/General/WordPerfectConverters.htm>
<URL:
http://businesssoft.about.com/compute/businesssoft/library/blconvert.htm>
for information on Word for Word Perfect users.
For more:
<URL:
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/Customization/CreateATemplatePart2.htm>
<URL:
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/Customization/CreateATemplatePart1.htm>
<URL:
http://www.addbalance.com/usersguide/templates.htm>
<URL:
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/Numbering/WordsNumberingExplained.htm>
<URL:
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/Customization/WhatTemplatesStore.htm>
In Word 2000 (or later) You can get the function keys to display in a
special toolbar at the bottom of the screen if you want (something like
pressing F3 twice in WP). The following macro will do this.
Sub ShowMeFunctionKeys()
Commandbars("Function Key Display").Visible = True
End Sub
Learn about Styles - really learn! They are much more central to how Word
works than they are in WP. I resisted for years and now regret every day of
those years because although that string was still very hard to push, it
kept getting longer and longer, and had some very important projects tied to
it!
--
Charles Kenyon
See the MVP FAQ: <URL:
http://www.mvps.org/word/> which is awesome!
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