Should north, south, east, and west be written out in their entirety when filling out address information?

When filling out address information, cardinal directions such as north, south, east, and west typically do not need to be written out in their entirety. It is common practice to abbreviate these directions when filling out standard forms or address labels. For example, "N" for north, "S" for south, "E" for east, and "W" for west are widely accepted abbreviations and are understood in the context of addresses.

In more formal contexts or specific guidelines, there may be preferences for writing out these directions fully, but in general everyday use and standard documentation, the abbreviated forms are sufficient and widely recognized. Therefore, stating that these directions should always be written out is not necessary. This is particularly relevant outside of formal or legal requirements.