How to Print a #10 Window Envelope with Word Mail Merge
Question details
The user wants to know how to properly set up and print a standard #10 envelope or align addresses for a #10 window envelope using Word's Mail Merge.

- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- The user needs to prepare business letters that either print directly onto a #10 envelope or perfectly align the recipient's address to show through a #10 window envelope.
- Observed behavior
- The user is looking for the correct settings, menu options, and alignment techniques to successfully print these envelopes.
Ensure your printer is loaded with the correct #10 envelope stock or standard letter paper, and check your printer's manual for the proper envelope feed orientation.
Print a standard #10 envelope directly in Word
Use the built-in Envelopes feature in desktop Word to quickly configure and print a one-off #10 envelope or add it to your document.
If you are printing directly onto a standard #10 envelope (without a window), Word has a dedicated tool to set the size and print automatically.
Open your document in desktop Word, navigate to the Mailings tab on the top ribbon, and click on Envelopes in the Create group.
In the Envelopes and Labels dialog box, click on Options. In the Envelope Options tab, select Size 10 from the Envelope size dropdown menu, and click OK.
Type the Delivery address and Return address into their respective text boxes.
Insert the blank envelope into your printer according to the feed icon, and click Print. Alternatively, click Add to Document to save the envelope setup as the first page of your Word file.

Align recipient address for a #10 Window Envelope
For window envelopes, you do not print on the envelope itself. Instead, you position the address on the letter so it shows through the window when folded.
Print Envelopes and Letters Seamlessly with WPS Writer
WPS Writer provides robust Mailings tools that perfectly replicate Microsoft Word's functionality. You can easily configure #10 envelopes, run mail merges, and align window envelope letters efficiently.
- 1. Open WPS Writer: Launch WPS Writer and open your letter document or start a new blank document.
- 2. Access the Envelopes tool: Navigate to the References or Mailings tab on the top ribbon and select the Envelopes option.
- 3. Set envelope options: Click on Options to verify or choose the Size 10 envelope format for standard business mailing.
- 4. Enter details and print: Input your Delivery and Return addresses, load your printer with envelopes, and click Print directly from the dialog.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I create a #10 envelope in Word for the web?
No, Word for the web (Word Online) does not support creating or printing envelopes. You will need to open the document in the desktop application of Word or a robust alternative like WPS Office to access envelope formatting tools.
How do I save my envelope settings for future use?
Instead of clicking 'Print' in the Envelopes and Labels dialog box, select 'Add to Document'. This attaches the configured envelope as page one of your Word document, allowing you to save it and reprint it anytime without re-entering the settings.
Why is my address not aligning correctly with the window envelope?
Window positions vary slightly depending on the manufacturer. You may need to manually adjust the top and left margins of the address block on your letter. Always print a single test page and check the fold alignment inside the envelope before printing a large mail merge batch.




