Names & Labels
What is the label written communication in commercial settings?
Business correspondence
Tone to be used in business letters
Formal
Alignment position for date, closing and signature in modified and semi-block letters.
Right
Element of message production that guides content, format and style
Purpose
Communication tools only for written internal business messages.
Memos
Element of message requiring design requiring precision and clarity
Language
Amount of spacing between lines within the paragraphs of business correspondence
Single
Being brief is necessary because of this factor in business
Time
Letter format with indented paragraphs
semi-block
This formal closing phrase is commonly used in letters to show respect before signing your name.
Sincerely
Line that does not appear in a memo; only letters have it near the end.
Signature
Final act before sending off business messages
Proofreading
The first section of letters, memos and emails
Heading
In business writing, this phrase is used to indicate that a document or message is being sent along with another.
Enclosed please find
Amount of space between paragraphs in business correspondence
Double
Recommended number of pages for memos
One
Type of business correspondence delivered physically by hand or post.
Traditional
Instead of saying “I want,” professionals often use this softer phrase to make requests sound more courteous.
I would like to request
A good subject line should be this—short, clear, and directly related to the content.
Concise
This overarching principle ensures that correspondence reflects the organization’s values, brand identity, and long-term communication goals.
Consistency