This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
The subject line is a sentence fragment that tells the reader what the letter is about, usually in 10 words or less.
REFERENCES The primary reference is the Department of the Navy Correspondence Manualalso known as the Correspondence Manual. A supplement to the Manual is Marine Corps Order 5216.20 published as Chapter 13 of the Correspondence Manual.
Left and right margins are always set at 1 inch. Times New Roman 12 pitch font is preferred for Navy correspondence. Single spacing between lines. Double spacing between paragraphs/subparagraphs.
Explanation: The first line of the letterhead should be centered from the top of the page based on specific formatting requirements. In constructing formal letters, a common guideline is to center the letterhead between the top one-inch margin and the first line where the body text begins.
Left and right margins are always set at 1 inch. Times New Roman 12 pitch font is preferred for Navy correspondence. Single spacing between lines. Double spacing between paragraphs/subparagraphs. Send editable electronic copy to Admin for formatting/editing.
Dear Recipient's Name,A classic and widely used opening that is appropriate for most formal letters. To Whom It May Concern,When the specific recipient's name is unknown or when writing to a general audience. Dear Sir/Madam,Another formal option suitable when you don't have a specific person in mind.
Letterhead. The first thing on a standard letter is letterhead, and identifies the unit that originates correspondence.
For colons and periods, place two spaces between the punctuation and the text that immediately follows it.
It is generally agreed that having only one space after a period or punctuation mark is correct. While some may believe that either way is right, Microsoft formally settled the space debate in 2020 and sided with everyone who thinks one space is correct, not two.