Get mail-ready Tomake sure your mail is machine readable and processed quickly and efficiently you just need to follow a few basic rules.
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Ensure the address is legible Wherever possible type the address instead of handwriting it. Use fonts such as Arial or Times Roman in 10 or 12 point font in black on a white or creambackground.
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Include the correct postcode Ensure all mail has a full and valid postcode typed in capital letters. Visit www.royalmail.com/postcode-finder to search for a postcode.
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Ensure there’s no irrelevant text in thewindow Fold your letters carefully so that no extraneous text is visible in the window.
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Make sure the entire address is visible Set your address template correctly so that the full address is visible in the window when the letter is folded with no pictures or print visible behind the address.
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Seal envelopes correctly If you’re not using self-seal envelopes and need to use sellotape please ensure it goes edge-to-edge.
For further information about preparing your mail visit www.whistl.co.uk
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Whistl Magazine • Winter 2017
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