How to Write Straight on a Envelope

How to Write Straight on a Envelope
Published: Jun 13, 2011
Updated: Feb 23, 2021
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As children we spend hours practicing how to write our letters – upper and lowercase, manuscript or cursive. Then, we move on to putting those letters together into words and then full sentences. But these letters and words are always written on lines. For some people it remains a challenge to write in a straight line when these lines are not present. Luckily, if you find yourself in a situation where you must write presentably on a piece of paper that does not have lines – addressing an envelope for example – there is a simple trick that you can employ.

Things You'll Need:

Things You Will Need

  • Lined Index Card
  • Envelope
  • Pen Or Pencil
  • Place a lined index card inside the envelope, making sure the lines of the card face the front of the envelope.

    Lay the envelope on a flat surface and apply pressure to the envelope until you can faintly see the lines of the index card through the front of the envelope.

    Use the lines of the index card as a guide for writing the address onto the envelope.

    Danielle Hamill

    Danielle Hamill began writing in 2007 for website developer Interactive Internet Website, Inc. She has contributed to websites such as Family Travel Guides and Caribbean Guide. Hamill holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Florida State…

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