| A | B |
| Dateline | Displays the date the letter was keyed and mailed. |
| Letter Address | Consists of the receiver's name and title, street address or post office box number, and the city/state/zip code. |
| Salutation | A formal greeting which includes the receiver's title and last name. |
| Body | The paragraphs of the document. |
| Complimentary Close | A formal closing after the body of the document (Sincerely/Regards, etc). |
| Reference initials | The initials of the person who typed/keyed the document |
| Enclosure | Indicates an Enclosure has been included in the envelope |
| Block style | All items of the business letter begin at the left margin - No indentation. |
| Open punctuation | No punctuation is used following the salutation and complimentary close |
| Mixed punctuation | A combination of punctuations are used after the salutation and complimentary closing. |
| Signature Block | Author and his/her title |
| Letterhead | Pre-printed Sender's Company/Name and Address |
| Copy Notation | To whom copies of the original letter were sent |