Envelope Address Printing
Print addresses on envelopes correctly every time. The return address goes top-left, the delivery address goes center — this tool places them for you.
Tip: add an extra blank line above the delivery address to move it down on the envelope.
John Smith 123 Main Street Springfield, IL 62704
Jane Doe 456 Oak Avenue Chicago, IL 60601
Envelope address layout rules
Return address (top-left)
Your return address goes in the top-left corner. It's what the post office uses if the letter can't be delivered.
Delivery address (center)
The delivery address sits in the center, slightly below middle. Keep it on three lines: name, street, then city + state + ZIP.
Whether you print envelopes with addresses or address a single envelope, the same layout rules apply: return address top-left, delivery address center, stamp top-right. For addressed envelope printing at scale, printed address envelopes follow the same placement. Envelopes printed with addresses, printed envelopes with addresses, and envelopes with printed addresses all share this identical layout.
Matching your envelope to the right stock? Check the envelope sizes chart or read the full how-to-print guide. Need placement help? See how to print addresses on envelopes.
Address printing FAQ
Where does the return address go on an envelope?
The return address goes in the top-left corner of the envelope. It should include your name, street address, city, state, and ZIP code.
Where does the delivery address go on an envelope?
The delivery address goes in the center of the envelope, slightly below the middle. The postage stamp goes in the top-right corner.
How do I format a mailing address?
Use three lines: recipient name, street address, then city + state + ZIP code. Use the two-letter state abbreviation and put the ZIP code on the same line as the city and state.
How do I print addresses on envelopes?
Type your return and delivery addresses into the tool above, choose your envelope size, and press Print. Load envelopes flap-side down in your printer's manual tray.
Can I print a return address only?
Yes. Leave the delivery address blank and only fill in the return address. You can also print return address labels separately using the same layout.
How do I address an envelope correctly?
Put the return address in the top-left corner and the delivery address in the center. Keep the delivery address to three lines — name, street, then city + state + ZIP — and place the stamp in the top-right corner.
How do I print the same address on multiple envelopes?
For a small batch, reuse the tool above and press Print for each envelope. For hundreds of envelopes, a mail merge from Excel is faster — see our how-to guide for the full steps.
How do I print address envelope?
Enter the address in the tool, pick your envelope size, and press Print. The layout is the same whether you print address envelope one at a time or in a batch.