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Simply so, why are there two ways to staple?

Why do staplers have two settings on the baseplate for the direction in which the staple bends? Everyone(I know of) uses the settings that bends the staple inward.The other setting, the one that splays the staple pointsoutward, is for temporarily attaching papers that are intended tobe separated again.

Also, how do you staple a large stack of paper? Use the sturdy tabletop to line-up the edges of thestack of paper so they are even. Place the large stack ofpaper in the stapler so the stapler head is over the spot whereyou want the papers attached. Press firmly on the stapler'shandle until the staple has gone through the entire stackof paper.

Similarly, you may ask, can you staple checks?

You can easily deposit a check that hasother papers stapled to them. You need to claw offthe staple carefully from the check to ensure itdoesn't rip. If you happen to pull too hard, not only canyou rip the check, you can also cause bodily harmto yourself and cause blood to spill over thecheck.

Can you Staple an envelope and mail it?

No.This not only makes it harder for your mail carrier and postoffice as the staple will need to be removed for sorting,but it can also be dangerous for both humans and the machineif the staple is not known about. No staples on theoutside of envelopes are allowed.