| A | B |
| Block Style Letter | All parts of a letter are at the left margin. |
| Newsletters | Informally written, laid out in multiple columns and contain plenty of graphics. |
| Reports | Professional appearance, vary in length depending on the topic it covers, can include data tables, charts, diagrams and other graphics. |
| Date | The date needs to be spelled out when typing a business letter. |
| Inside Address | The address of the person the letter is being sent to. |
| Complimentary close | The line of a letter containing the closing. |
| Letterhead | Paper with the Company's name and address already printed on it. |
| Salutation | The line of a letter containing the greeting and the recipient's name. |
| Reference initials | The typists initials written in lower case |
| Copy Notation | Use if the writer is sending the letter to someone other than it is addressed to. |
| Enclosure Notation | Used if the writer is enclosing another document with the letter. |
| Writer's Identification | The writer's name and job title. |