Envelope template for you
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:14 pm
Beginning with version 2.3.1, I think, Insert > Envelope for an envelope loaded on the right side does not work properly even if you know what you are doing. Attached is a template for such an envelope but it will work only if you place the envelope flap to the left although the envelope is still loaded on the right. I have not been able to conquer the flap to the right.
The template wad test an an HP Officejet 5610 which prints to the bottom side of the paper as viewed when inserting it in the printer but I think it should work with other right side envelope loading printer no matter which side of the paper is printed on. Let me know.
This template is for a US #10 standard business envelope 4 and 1 eighth by 9 and 1 half (41/8 x 91/2). It contains a User Field that will prompt for the addressee information once the file is saved as a template.
If you need a different size envelope here are the basic instructions. They assume a US English installation but should work for other Default paper sizes.
Open a new Writer document which by default should be in the Default page style which is US Letter 8.5 x 11 inches.
Open the Stylist (F11), click the Page Style icon, on the right side drop down sect New Style from Selection. I named mine Env. Double click Env to apply that style. Right click Env, select Modify and do the following:
Click the Page tab and before you do anything else put the bullet in Landscape.
In the Format box select User and set Width to the length of your envelope. For US # 10 this is 9.5 inches.
Height should be 8.5 inches and, if so, leave it alone.
Set all margins to 0. OOo will complain about this – just ignore it.
Click on the Organizer tab and set Next Style to Default.
Close the Stylist.
Do Insert > Frame. On the Type tab set the Width to 9.5 inches and the Height to 4.125 (again US #10 or 41/8 inches). On the Borders tab click None and set Spacing to Contents to 0 then OK out.
Drag this frame to the bottom of the page and tap Enter to get inside the frame. Now you want to insert 2 more frames and drag them to the ares where the return address and addressee address should appear. Just drag them and size them as you like. Put some text in both of them for text purposes.
With plain paper in your printer print this document. You may need to move the return address frame so it all prints. Once you get it how you want it just save the file as a template.
The template wad test an an HP Officejet 5610 which prints to the bottom side of the paper as viewed when inserting it in the printer but I think it should work with other right side envelope loading printer no matter which side of the paper is printed on. Let me know.
This template is for a US #10 standard business envelope 4 and 1 eighth by 9 and 1 half (41/8 x 91/2). It contains a User Field that will prompt for the addressee information once the file is saved as a template.
If you need a different size envelope here are the basic instructions. They assume a US English installation but should work for other Default paper sizes.
Open a new Writer document which by default should be in the Default page style which is US Letter 8.5 x 11 inches.
Open the Stylist (F11), click the Page Style icon, on the right side drop down sect New Style from Selection. I named mine Env. Double click Env to apply that style. Right click Env, select Modify and do the following:
Click the Page tab and before you do anything else put the bullet in Landscape.
In the Format box select User and set Width to the length of your envelope. For US # 10 this is 9.5 inches.
Height should be 8.5 inches and, if so, leave it alone.
Set all margins to 0. OOo will complain about this – just ignore it.
Click on the Organizer tab and set Next Style to Default.
Close the Stylist.
Do Insert > Frame. On the Type tab set the Width to 9.5 inches and the Height to 4.125 (again US #10 or 41/8 inches). On the Borders tab click None and set Spacing to Contents to 0 then OK out.
Drag this frame to the bottom of the page and tap Enter to get inside the frame. Now you want to insert 2 more frames and drag them to the ares where the return address and addressee address should appear. Just drag them and size them as you like. Put some text in both of them for text purposes.
With plain paper in your printer print this document. You may need to move the return address frame so it all prints. Once you get it how you want it just save the file as a template.
There is an even earlier report mentioned in the notes on this issue.