| A | B |
| SUBJECT | topic of the memo |
| Body | message of the memo or letter |
| Typist/Reference initials | initials of the person who typed the memo or letter |
| TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: | guide words of a memo |
| Top Margin | 2 inches |
| Side and Bottom margins | 1 inch |
| Tab Key | aligns the entries of a memo |
| Guide Words | words used in a memo heading |
| Double Spacing | spacing between the parts of a memo |
| Single Spacing | spacing within the paragraphs of a memo |
| TO | Who is receiving the memo |
| FROM | Who wrote the memo |
| Block Style | All lines of text are aligned at the left margin |
| Memorandum | form of written correspondence used within a company or organization |
| Memo | Short for memorandum |
| Entries | information following the guide words |
| Enclosure Notation | used when something is enclosed with the memo |
| Attachment Notation | used when something is attached to the memo |
| Copy Notation | used when a copy of the memo is being sent to someone |