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Formatting
Business Letters, Memos & Business Reports
17
Writing
Graduate
06/11/2009

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Term
What is the standard top margin for a business letter?
Definition
2" or key day date on 3rd line from letterhead 
Term
What are the side margin settings for a business letter?
Definition
1" or 1.25 inch left and right margins
Term
How many spaces between date and inside address?
Definition
Key inside address on 4th line below date
Term
What is the spacing for the inside address
Definition
single
Term
How many lines from the inside address to the opening salutation?
Definition
1 line space
Term
How many spaces are between paragraphs of a business letter?
Definition
1 line space
Term
How many spaces are between the complimentary closing and the writers identification line?
Definition
3 line spaces
Term
Are writers reference initials upper or lower case?
Definition
lower case
Term
Is the enclosure notation located above or below the reference initials?
Definition
below
Term
What does the definition of cc: ?
Definition
Cover Copy
Term
Is the inside address written in bold?
Definition
No
Term
What is the spacing used for a standard business letter?
Definition
Single
Term
What is courtesy title?
Definition

Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss and ends with a colon (:)

For example:

 

Ms. Jane Doe:

Term
What are the standard complimentary close remarks?
Definition
Sincerely, Sincerely yours, Thank you, Regards,
Term
When the addressee's name is unknown what salutations are used?
Definition

Ladies and Gentlemen: (or the reverse), Ladies: (all women)
Dear Sir or Madam: (or the reverse) Gentlemen: (all men)
Dear Friends: Dear Colleagues:

Term
What are special notations and where are they placed in a business letter?
Definition

PERSONAL, CONFIDENTIAL, CERTIFIED MAIL, REGISTERED MAIL, SPECIAL DELIVERY

 

Inserted two lines below date or reference line

Term
What is a reference line or reference "block"?
Definition

Reference lines should be used when the letter refers to invoices, letters, or other information.

 

Use directly beneath date

 

 Begin with RE: or Reference:

 

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