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None, open punctuation means there is no punctuation after the salutation or the complimentary close.

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Where does the salutation of a business letter go?

Before the body


In a business letter where does the address of the other person go?

Right above the salutation.


What is the opening greeting of a business letter or personal business letter?

The salutation is the first greeting that appears at the beginning of a business or personal business letter. The recipient's name is usually used after "Dear," as in "Dear Mr." or "Dear Ms. ." to whom it may concern, or "Dear Sir/Madam" should be used if the recipient's name is unclear.


In the business letter what punctuation mark is placed after the greeting?

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What is a salutation and complimentary close as used in a business letter and personal business letter?

The salutation for a business letter should always be formal, even if the business letter is to someone you know well. Examples: Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Mr. Shepard, Dear Ms. Huang, Dear Prof. Sampson, Sales Manager, To Whom It May Concern, The close of a business letter should always be formal as well: Sincerely, Very Truly Yours, Most Sincerely, Yours Truly, The salutation for a personal letter is determined by your relationship with the recipient of the letter and can be formal or very casual. Examples: Hi Mom, Dear Aunt Anna, Hey Rollie, Sweetie, Dear Friends, Fred and Ginger, The close of a personal letter can also be formal or informal. You can close with words much like you would use if you were speaking to that person.

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What punctuation belongs after a business letter salutation?

After the salutation of a business letter, the correct punctuation to use is a colon.


When writing a business letter the salutation of a letter should be followed by which punctuation mark?

A business letter's salutation should be followed by a colon. For example, "Dear Mr. Smith:" or "To Whom It May Concern:".


Which punctuation belongs after the salutation of a business letter?

D. All the above


What appears in a business letter followed by a colon?

salutation


What appears followed by a colon in a business letter?

salutation


Which punctuation mark follows the closing in a business letter?

A comma should follow the closing if there is a colon following the salutation.


What punctuation mark is used after a salutation?

A comma is typically used after a salutation in a letter or email.


Is to is an salutation word for an business letter?

Sometimes business letters include the salutation "to whom it may concern". It is better to say "Dear" and then the addressee's name, followed by a colon.


What is the difference between open mixed and closed punctuation?

Open PunctuationOpen, closed, and standard punctuation are all methods of punctuating a business letter. Although any of the styles can be used, closed is seldom used here in the USIn an Open Punctuation Style letter there is...* No punctuation at end of lines in the inside address* No punctuation following salutation and complimentary closingMixed PunctuationMixed Punctuation Style Features (This is usually the standard used in the USA)* No punctuation at the end of lines in the inside address* A colon follows the salutation* A comma follows the complimentary closingClosed PunctuationIn Closed Punctuation Style* A period follows the date and the last word of the identification line* A colon follows the salutation* A comma follows all lines in the inside address except: the last one before the postal code, the complimentary closing, the company name, and the identification line. Posted By: Adnan Shahbaz Khatri


What part of a business letter is Dear Mr. President?

Dear Mr. President is a salutation of a business letter. The salutation goes at the beginning, thus that's how you got Dear.


What are the 6 principle parts of a business letter?

Parts of a business letter:letterhead (or senders address for plain paper),date,inside address,reference line (if applicable)salutation,body,complimentary closesignaturename of sender printed or typedenclosures listed (if applicable)There are a number of types of business letter like full block style and modified block style. The standard business letter will show you the header, date, recipient's name and address, salutation, body of the letter (message) and salutation including signature. Take note of the margin (top, bottom, left and right), font, punctuation, line spacing, and grammar and spell check. The greeting is followed by a colon (or comma) while the salutation should have a comma.


What is the Proper punctuation for salutation sir or madam in a formal letter?

Formal salutations are always followed by a colon. (Dear Sir Only in informatal writing do you use a comma. (Dear Sue,)