1. We Are Learning To: Write a business letter
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We Are Learning To:
Write a business letter
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2. header
This is the header area. It shows the business’ name, address and phone number. What other information could be included in the header?

3. logo
Most businesses have a logo, which would be included on all of their business documents. Many businesses have a ‘house style’. This means that they will always use certain fonts or colour schemes. This makes their business documents easy to recognise.

4. address
This is the address of the person that the letter will be sent to. Mrs Anne Example is one of the company’s customers. The address has been lined up (justified) to the left.

5. date
Business letters always include a date. The date is usually lined up (justified) to the right.

6. salutation
The main part of the letter starts with the words: Dear Mrs Example This part of a letter is always lined up (justified) to the left.

7. text
The text in this letter has been broken up into short paragraphs. Most businesses know that their customers are more likely to read a short letter!

8. signature
At the end of the letter there is a signature to show who it is from. The person’s name and job title are usually printed underneath the signature. This signature uses a font that looks like handwriting.

9. footer
This is the footer. It might contain the business’ motto, the names of the directors or logos for awards the business has won. What will you put in the footer on your letter?