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Instant help in formatting addresses for envelopes.


Few computer chores are more irksome than formatting a name and address for an envelope. Even if a word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and  program has a macro that does the job with a few keystrokes, the user still has to line up the cursor (1) The symbol used to point to some element on screen. On Windows, Mac and other graphics-based screens, it is also called a "pointer," and it changes shape as it is moved with the mouse into different areas of the application.  at the right spot, highlight the address and often follow pesky steps to prepare for landscape printing. AddressMate solves all these problems.

AddressMate is a memory-resident program, which means it can be evoked e·voke  
tr.v. e·voked, e·vok·ing, e·vokes
1. To summon or call forth: actions that evoked our mistrust.

2.
 when running another program, like a word processor. When writing a letter, say, a user can strike two keys and the AddressMate menu appears and then strike two more keys and the program searches the letter for what looks like a name and address. It usually picks the correct block of type, but if it fails to home in on the addressee (communications) addressee - One to whom something is addressed. E.g. "The To, CC, and BCC headers list the addressees of the e-mail message". Normally an addressee will eventually be a recipient, unless there is a failure at some point (an e-mail "bounces") or the message is , a slight movement of the cursor corrects that. The user then can touch another pair of buttons and the address is printed on the envelope.

The program can be defaulted to search for and format the name and address for a letter automatically each time a letter is printed or it can be set up to do so on command.

AddressMate also automatically prints postal bar codes and labels; stores names and addresses, which can be retrieved on command; and has many built-in built-in - (Or "primitive") A built-in function or operator is one provided by the lowest level of a language implementation. This usually means it is not possible (or efficient) to express it in the language itself.  fonts for fancy printing. It requires a Hewlett-Packard LaserJet printer. The suggested retail price is $99.95, but it's available directly from the publisher for $69.95.

For more details, write to AddressMate Software, 6715 Canyon Trail, El Cerrito, California El Cerrito, California may refer to:
  • El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, California (The City of El Cerrito.)
  • El Cerrito, Riverside County, California (A small unincorporated area surrounded by Corona, California.
 94530, or call (510) 237-7460.
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Publication:Journal of Accountancy
Article Type:Brief Article
Date:May 1, 1993
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