CMA Foundation · Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication · Writing and Drafting for Business Audiences
Which element is normally NOT a part of the standard heading of an office memo?
A complimentary close such as 'Yours faithfully' is not part of a standard memo. Memos carry To, From, Date and Subject lines and sometimes a reference number, but they omit the salutation and complimentary close that are features of formal business letters.
- ATo and From lines
- BDate and Subject
- CComplimentary close such as 'Yours faithfully'Correct
- DReference number, where used
Explanation
A memo normally has To, From, Date and Subject lines, and often a reference number. It does not use a salutation or a complimentary close like 'Yours faithfully', which belong to letters. So the complimentary close is the element not normally found.
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