| A | B |
| personal-business letter | A letter written by an individual representing himself or herself |
| block style | All parts of the letter begin at the left margin |
| return address | The address of the person writing the letter and is keyed above the date |
| signature line | The type name of the person signing the letter |
| complimentary closing | Examples: sincerely, truly yours, in regards |
| salutation | Greeting: To Whom it May Concern, Dear, Ladies and Gentlemen |
| inside address | The address of the person receiving the letter |
| quadruple space | Four enters after the date and closing |
| double space | The spacing in the body of the letter |
| body | The message part of the letter |