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

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The correct positioning of the 'enclosed' line in a letter is definitively after the closing line and below the sender's name. This format is standard practice in professional correspondence. The abbreviation 'Enc.' or 'Enclosure' should be placed two lines below the signature to clearly indicate additional documents included with the letter. Adhering to this convention enhances clarity and professionalism in 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?
 
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
 
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:
 

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