1. Business Letters: What’s Included
Computer Technology

2. Part #1 Letter Head Increase top margin to 1.5 inches Components Name
Address
Phone Number
Fax if it applies
Mirrored image

3. Part #2: Date Line Spell out entire month YES: December 10, 2012
NO:

4. Part 3: Inside Address Includes: Name Position Company
Address (Street Number and Name, city, state, and zip code)

5. Part #4: Salutation
Serves as a greeting to the recipient of the letter
Should include:
Title of the recipient (Ms., Dr.)
Individuals last name
Colon

6. Part #5: Body States the purpose of your business letter
Should be direct and concise
Divide the body into paragraphs

7. Part #6 Complimentary Close
Formal expression
Ie. Sincerely, With regards, Best wishes
First word should be capitalized

8. Part #7: Signature
Sign your business letter in blue or black ink

9. Part #8: Typed Name Type your name below your signature
You may include a title for yourself if you'd like

10. Block Business Letter
A business letter where everything starts on the left side of the page
There is no indentation or tabs required
Open vs. Closed Punctuation
Open: No punctuation following the complimentary close or the salutation
Closed: A colon follows the salutation and a comma follows the complimentary close

11. Spacing Letter Head Body Date Complimentary Close Inside Address
2 enters
Date
4 enters
Inside Address
Salutation
Body
2 enters
Complimentary Close
4 enters
Typed signature
Sig.between typed signature and complimentary close

12. Spacing