Knowing where to put an address on a postcard can be difficult. However, this is one of the simplest things to do with postcard correspondence. However, you have to think about it before write a message on a postcard. If you've already written a long message on a postcard and forgot to include your address, there are still ways to address your postcard.
Step
Method 1 of 2: Positioning the Address Correctly
Step 1. Look for the placeholder to write the address
The address is usually written on the right side of the postcard and in the bottom half of the card. Usually, there is a vertical line separating the right and left sides of the postcard. If it's not there, imagine a vertical line in the center of the postcard, and enter the address on the right side of the card.
Many postcards have put a horizontal line as a marker where to write the address. However, not all cards provide this kind of line. So, just assume that the address will be written in the center right of the card
Step 2. Format the address position properly
If you're making your own postcards from photos or pictures, or you've purchased postcards that don't have markings, you'll need to format the back of the postcard yourself. Check the rules that Pos Indonesia applies, but usually postcards follow these rules:
- The address side of the card must be divided into right and left sides, with or without a vertical border. The left side of the card is where to write messages.
- The destination address, postage stamps, and all other postal markings or attestations must be on the right side of the postcard. The right side of this card must be at least 5 cm wide (measured from the right side of the card, including top to bottom).
Step 3. Make a box around the address to help it stand out
This is a great way to help post office staff find the delivery address. Thus, the work will be easier and errors can be minimized.
This bounding box also helps your messages not appear cluttered or interfere with addresses
Step 4. Glue the stamps on the top right corner
This is the standard layout for all postage stamps. You may even need to attach some stamps, depending on where the card was sent.
Method 2 of 2: Preventing Errors
Step 1. Consider writing down the address first
In most cases, postcards have markings for writing addresses, but it's not uncommon for postcard pages to be completely blank. Try to make it a habit to write down the address first so that you don't fill the card with messages and there's no room for an address.
Step 2. Paste the address on the postcard
Maybe you wrote down the address wrong, or completely forgot it. Take a piece of paper and trace the edges of the postcard. Then, copy the back of the postcard in your tracing box. Then, directly write the destination address on this paper and cut and paste it on your postcard.
While post office staff usually don't like it when the sender doesn't write down the address neatly, they will do their best to deliver your postcard
Tips
- Concise and concise is the standard rule of writing on postcards. If you follow these rules, you should have no problem writing down the address.
- People rarely include the return address on postcards because it is usually sent while traveling. However, if you're sending a postcard from home, the return address can be listed in the upper-left corner.
- Write neatly and clearly. If you make a mistake on the postcard or the staff can't read your writing, the postcard will usually not be returned, unless you include a return address.
