business letters

Formal company mail

Business letters are formal written correspondence in professional contexts—communications between companies, or between businesses and individuals.

They follow conventional formats with letterhead, date, salutation, body, and closing.

The category includes cover letters, letters of recommendation, complaints, inquiries, and official notifications.

She drafted a business letter requesting a refund.

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to whom it may concern · letterhead · reference line · dictation · resignation letter · enclosure · subject line · cc · emails · professional writing · memo · communication · typewritten · acknowledgment · address · secretary · signature · clarification

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G