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By *r-Unique OP   Man
over a year ago

Carmarthenshire

I should know this, but can't remember now . When writing the address on the envelope for a letter. Is there a need to put a comma after each line of the address?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was taught that you do, although you don't see a lot of people doing it. I still do however.

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By *r-Unique OP   Man
over a year ago

Carmarthenshire


"I was taught that you do, although you don't see a lot of people doing it. I still do however. "

That's what I thought and as i want it to look really tidy as I want to create a good impression. I typed it out on word. When I increase the font size. The commas are like . So don't know what size to set the font at or delete them all together?

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I don't as there is no need and most official letters addressed to me don't either.

I do however spell punctuation differently to you

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By *r-Unique OP   Man
over a year ago

Carmarthenshire


"I don't as there is no need and most official letters addressed to me don't either.

I do however spell punctuation differently to you "

It's late

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was taught that you do, although you don't see a lot of people doing it. I still do however.

That's what I thought and as i want it to look really tidy as I want to create a good impression. I typed it out on word. When I increase the font size. The commas are like . So don't know what size to set the font at or delete them all together? "

If I was typing it out I wouldn't put in the comas. I think that would make it look untidy.

When I was taught everything was hand written. I think it's different now.

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By *r-Unique OP   Man
over a year ago

Carmarthenshire


"I was taught that you do, although you don't see a lot of people doing it. I still do however.

That's what I thought and as i want it to look really tidy as I want to create a good impression. I typed it out on word. When I increase the font size. The commas are like . So don't know what size to set the font at or delete them all together?

If I was typing it out I wouldn't put in the comas. I think that would make it look untidy.

When I was taught everything was hand written. I think it's different now. "

I know in an actual letter. The address goes on the opposite side when typing, buts just going to be stuck in the middle of the envelope anyway.

I will leave them in for now, but not send it off. Just to see how others post, but thanks for the info though

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By *appyguy17Man
over a year ago

walthamstow

I hate text speak.... And a well written message with a nice hint of humour thrown in is to be appreciated .

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By *r-Unique OP   Man
over a year ago

Carmarthenshire


"I hate text speak.... And a well written message with a nice hint of humour thrown in is to be appreciated ."

I am writing to a company not a fab member, lol.

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By *effrey45Man
over a year ago

Lytham

No don't bother with commas

Get the layout right in the envelope sticking to an imaginary right margin

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You need commas if the letter is formal.

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By *r-Unique OP   Man
over a year ago

Carmarthenshire


"No don't bother with commas

Get the layout right in the envelope sticking to an imaginary right margin "

2 people agreed with me in quick succession. That's all I need . Thanks everyone

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By *r-Unique OP   Man
over a year ago

Carmarthenshire


"You need commas if the letter is formal."

So if you typed it and put it on the envelope. What size don't would you use?

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By *effrey45Man
over a year ago

Lytham

Default formal is 12

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

If you search for "clear addressing" on the Royal Mail website you'll come up with clear guidelines on the best way to address post.

They say:

When sending mail to UK addresses you need to use a full and accurate address complete with the postcode. You do not need to include a county name, as long as the post town and postcode are used. Avoid using commas or full stops and do not centre or stagger your lines.

Fictional example of UK address

Miss S Pollard

1 Chapel Hill

Heswall

BOURNEMOUTH

BH1 1AA

There should be a generous margin around the address.

Line 1 – the addressee's name

Line 2 – building number and street name

Line 3 – locality name, if required

Line 4 – POST TOWN, please print in capitals

Line 5 – POSTCODE, please print in capitals, in full and on a separate line

This isn't how addressing used to be taught years ago. I think the current guidelines are to do with how automated systems handle post.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

It's the traditional way of doing it as well as putting a comma between the number and the street name. However, it is acceptable now not to have any.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

used to indent it a little on each line too - yes commas should be used when written that way

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I wouldn't use commas and haven't seen them used on envelopes for a very long time. It's likely if it's a large company that the person who gets to read your letter won't even open your envelope let alone see how you addressed it

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By *opinovMan
over a year ago

Point Nemo, Cumbria


"I do however spell punctuation differently to you "

Allow me...

I do, however, spell punctuation differently from you.

Hint: same as; similar to; different from.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was taught to use commas and still do, but I rarely see anyone else using them x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If handwriting an envelope I use commas if typing I do not.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't as there is no need and most official letters addressed to me don't either.

I do however spell punctuation differently to you "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I do however spell punctuation differently to you

Allow me...

I do, however, spell punctuation differently from you.

Hint: same as; similar to; different from. "

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull


"If you search for "clear addressing" on the Royal Mail website you'll come up with clear guidelines on the best way to address post.

They say:

When sending mail to UK addresses you need to use a full and accurate address complete with the postcode. You do not need to include a county name, as long as the post town and postcode are used. Avoid using commas or full stops and do not centre or stagger your lines.

Fictional example of UK address

Miss S Pollard

1 Chapel Hill

Heswall

BOURNEMOUTH

BH1 1AA

There should be a generous margin around the address.

Line 1 – the addressee's name

Line 2 – building number and street name

Line 3 – locality name, if required

Line 4 – POST TOWN, please print in capitals

Line 5 – POSTCODE, please print in capitals, in full and on a separate line

This isn't how addressing used to be taught years ago. I think the current guidelines are to do with how automated systems handle post.

"

As a trained proofreader, plus from my own experience, tradition supports the above set-up. If a formal letter, use commas, but they aren't really necessary and you can get away without using them.

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