Business Letter Vocab Review

Front

Return Address

Back

Address of the sender: street, city, state, zip. (No sender's name.)

Front

Date of the letter

Back

The date the letter is written.

Front

Inside Address

Back

Includes the recipient's courtesy title, name, job title (if applicable), company name (if applicable), street address, city, state, and zip code.

Front

Salutation: Includes the greeting of the letter, followed by the receiver's courtesy title and last name.

Back

Includes the greeting (opening) of the letter, followed by the receiver's courtesy title and last name.

Front

Body of a letter includes details: the first paragraph introduces the reason, followed by supporting information.

Back

Includes the details of the letter. The first paragraph should introduce and state the reason for the letter. The following paragraphs should provide details for why the letter is being written and any background information that supports the message.

Front

Complimentary Closing

Back

Typically includes a closing phrase to show respect and appreciation for the reader.

Front

Signature Area

Back

The space for the sender's signature.

Front

Sender's Name

Back

Includes sender's name and job title (if applicable).

Front

Reference Initials

Back

Initials of the person (other than the author) who typed the letter for the sender.

Front

Attachment/Enclosure Notation

Back

Indicates another document is attached or enclosed with the letter.