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The Parts of A Business Letter

Identify the standard parts of a business letter and related terms.

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Dateline (after the sender's address)Displays the date the letter was keyed (and mailed).
Letter Address of RecipientConsists of the receiver's name and title, street address or post office box number, and the city/state/zip code.
SalutationA formal greeting which includes the receiver's title and last name.
BodyThe paragraphs of the document.
Complimentary CloseA formal closing after the body of the document (Sincerely/Regards, etc).
Reference initialsThe initials of the person who typed/keyed the document
EnclosureIndicates an Enclosure has been included in the envelope
Block styleAll items of the business letter begin at the left margin - No indentation.
Open punctuationNo punctuation is used following the salutation and complimentary close
Mixed punctuationA combination of punctuations are used after the salutation and complimentary closing.
Closed punctuationPunctuation after the Salutation and the Complimentary Closing
LetterheadPre-printed Sender's Company/Name and Address
Copy Notation - ccTo whom copies of the original letter were sent

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