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Addresses

In industrial applications, writing addresses clearly and consistently ensures efficient communication and accurate delivery of materials. Properly written addresses and awareness of regional differences help avoid delays and errors, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Addresses

General rules​

Use specific text field labels for different parts of the address.

  • Number | Street | State | ZIP code | Country
  • Address line 1, Address line 2, Address line 3

Ensure special and international characters are accepted for international addresses.

  • 12-142 Elm St
  • #8C (unit or suite number)
  • Straße (street in German)
  • VI (unit for floor in German)
  • München (for Munich)

Use commas to separate names, streets, states and countries to prevent errors when there is only one text field.

  • John Doe, 123 Maple Street, Springfield, California, 62704, United States

States, provinces and regions​

Use a comma between cities and states and other regions, e.g. cities within Cantons.

  • Springfield, Illinois
  • Munich, Bavaria
  • Thun, Bern

Use capital letters for abbreviated states without a full stop.

  • IL
  • Il.

ZIP codes​

Use the correct regional format for ZIP codes, including any necessary spaces or hyphens.

  • 90210 (US)
  • SW1A 2AA (UK)
  • 123-4567 (Japan)
  • 90 21 0 (US)
  • SW1A2AA (UK)
  • 1234567 (Japan)

Streets​

Use common abbreviations for street types without full stops to avoid visual clutter.

Full wordAbbreviation
StreetSt
AvenueAve
BoulevardBlvd
RoadRd
DriveDr
LaneLn
CourtCt
CircleCir
TerraceTer

Buildings​

Add floor numbers either before or after the word and note different international floor counting systems.

  • Floor 3
  • 3rd floor
  • Ground floor (UK/Europe)
  • First floor (US)
  • Floor G (international)
  • Floor 3rd

Use numbers and letters after buildings, suites, apartments, rooms and floors.

  • Building A
  • Building part
  • Room segment
  • Bldg A
  • Suite 3B

Production lines​

Use "Line" or add a description, e.g. "Assembly line" and use "Zone" or "Area" for larger facilities.

  • Assembly line 2
  • Line B
  • Zone C
  • Area 8

Coordinates​

Use clear labels when possible with "Latitude" first, then "Longitude".

  • Latitude: 48.14389° | Longitude: 11.57633°

Use plus (+), minus (-), a comma and a space when adding both in one text field.

  • +48.14389°, +11.57633°

Use the correct degree symbol (Unicode U+00B0).

  • °
  • o