
It is standard to include at least two lines of the body of the letter on the second page.ġ2. Even in back-and-forth threads between people, closing with one's name helps to identify who's writing (or wrote) each message.ġ1.

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Some authors type their first name above a signature block that includes their full name. It is standard in emails to include a first (given) name or a full name, depending on the degree of formality. Note: In the simplified letter style, a subject line replaces the greeting.ġ0. Although a subject line is a good way of indicating what a letter is about, it is not required. Every email should have a subject typed on the subject line.ĩ. or Canadian style guide that recommends two spaces.Ĩ.

One space between sentences has become the standard. When readers may misinterpret the date, spell it out.ħ. Although formatting the date that way (5/12/18) is acceptable, it is not the standard because it can be interpreted two ways: as May 12, 2018, and December 5, 2018. Emails are single-spaced, with a blank line between paragraphs.Ħ. Business letters are single-spaced, with a blank line between paragraphs.ĥ. In the simplified letter style, no salutation is included.Ĥ. "Dear" is the standard salutation in a business letter. Paragraphs are commonly not indented in business letters.Ģ. Although it is acceptable to indent paragraphs in the modified-block style of business letters, it is no longer the predominant style. Note: I used The Gregg Reference Manual, 11th Edition (2011), to verify the answers.ġ.

If a business letter is short, it is acceptable to widen the margins and increase the space between the date and the inside address. If a business letter does not fit on one page, it is acceptable to have only the closing content (complimentary closing, signature block, etc.) on a second page. It is standard in emails to include the writer's name at the end of the message. In emails and letters, normally one space–not two–should be inserted between sentences.
