1. The Business Letter
2. What is a Business Letter?
Definition
Parts
Uses
3. Definition A business letter is: - a letter written for formal or professional purposes. - similar to a friendly letter, except for one extra part. - should be short, courteous, and to the point.
4. Parts of the Letter
Heading
Inside Address
Salutation
Body
Complimentary Closing
Signature
Printed Name
5. Heading It is the same as a friendly letter. It contains, the writer’s name, address, city, state, zip, and date. It is written slightly to the right of the center of the paper, about one inch from the top. Do not abbreviate in a business letter
6. Cindy Jones 1234 Main Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19149 April 25, 2003 Notice that the street, city, and state are not abbreviated.
7. Parts of the Letter
Heading
Inside Address
Salutation
Body
Complimentary Closing
Signature
Printed Name