Positioning of 'Enclosed' Line in a Letter - Does it Matter?

In summary, the conversation is about the proper placement of the "enclosed" line in a letter or email. Some argue that it should come after the closing line, while others believe it should come before. The general consensus is that it should come after the closing line, below the sender's name. The conversation also touches on the use of "enclosure" and "cc" and their outdated meanings in modern communication.
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Perhaps someone can help me out here. When writing a letter does the 'enclosed' line come before or after you closing line e.g,

-------------------------------
Yours Faithfully,


Hootenanny

Enc. Document

--------------------------------
or
--------------------------------
Enc. Document

Yours Faithfully,


Hootenanny

--------------------------------

Does anybody know? Does it really matter?

~H
 
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why follow the rules?
 
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heartless said:
why follow the rules?

It is better to conform when asking for something :smile:

~H
 
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Astronuc said:
Enclosure (and cc, bcc) comes after the closing, below one's name.

In a letter/email, I often mention, please find enclosed . . . .

Thank you Astronuc :biggrin:

~H
 
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Astronuc said:
Enclosure (and cc, bcc) comes after the closing, below one's name.
I still love that we use the abbreviation "cc" even though I haven't even seen a sheet of carbon paper, let alone a carbon copy, in I can't recall how long. :biggrin:
 

1. Does the positioning of the "enclosed" line in a letter matter?

Yes, the positioning of the "enclosed" line in a letter does matter. It is important to place it in a prominent location, such as the bottom right corner of the letter, so that it is easily visible to the recipient.

2. Why is the "enclosed" line included in a letter?

The "enclosed" line is included in a letter to inform the recipient that there are additional documents or items included with the letter.

3. Can the "enclosed" line be placed anywhere in the letter?

No, the "enclosed" line should be placed after the signature and before the sender's name and title. This ensures that it is easily noticed by the recipient and does not disrupt the flow of the letter.

4. Is there a specific format for the "enclosed" line in a letter?

Yes, the "enclosed" line should be written in all caps and followed by a colon. For example: ENCLOSED:

5. What should I do if there are multiple items enclosed in a letter?

If there are multiple items enclosed in a letter, you can either list them all after the "enclosed" line or use a general term such as "documents" or "attachments". For example: ENCLOSED: Invoice, contract, and brochure.

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