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Macros, tips, and templates for Corel® WordPerfect® for Windows®
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WordPerfect follows a rule to find the recipient's address on a letter:

If no text is currently selected, it looks for the last block of three to six consecutive lines on page 1 that each end with a hard return (i.e., a [HRt] code), and are followed by a blank line ending with another [HRt]. If text is selected it will try to use that selection for the address.

Therefore, don't type a multi-line "letterhead" at the top of the first page, above the recipient's mailing address. If you do, WP might get confused. If you use such a "letterhead," use your mouse or keyboard to select the recipient's address first. A better solution is to put such multiple-line letterhead information inside a header, text box, or watermark.

Also, multiple "RE:" or "SUBJ:" lines below the recipient's address could be erroneously selected by the program instead of the address, since they might be the last block on the page that fits the rule. One solution for this problem is to get in the habit of using the Format, Paragraph, Indent feature instead of ending each reference or subject line with a [HRt]. These lines will then wrap to a single, terminal [HRt]. Another solution is noted above: select the recipient's address first.

Some related pages on this site:

"Convert Address to Upper Case" with a macro

"Customize the return address on envelopes with graphics and font attributes"