In plain English
This is the extra part of a postal address used when one line is not enough. It is meant for additional location details that belong on a second address line.
In context
Here, "address line 2" labels the place for entering any extra postal-address details that belong on the second line.
- Situation
- Profile setup, contact details, verification fields, and preference settings
- What it communicates
- labels the additional mailing-address line for extra address details.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not say whether this line must be filled in or whether a particular address needs extra details.
Examples
“She entered "Apartment 4B" in address line 2 and put "18 King Street" on the line above.”
“If your building has a suite number, add it in address line 2.”