Royal Mail warns on envelope address handwriting format
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 16:00 · Archive
Royal Mail has shared guidance on how to write addresses on envelopes to avoid post delays.
Royal Mail has issued guidance on the correct format for writing addresses on envelopes. The postal service shared the details online to help people avoid potential delays to their mail.
Following the proper handwriting format when addressing letters can help ensure faster delivery. The exact rules for formatting addresses have been published by Royal Mail to clarify what constitutes the correct method.

How it is being reported
- Avoid Royal Mail post delays by following envelope address writing 'rule'Royal Mail shared the exact format to use onlineThe Mirror · 7 Oct, 15:50
- Royal Mail handwriting 'rule' that could lead to post delaysIt's an easy mistake to make without realising, but it could hold up how fast your letter gets to its destinationDaily Express · 7 Oct, 14:38
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