When To Use A Colon In Your Business Letter Greeting

Colon or comma in business letters 

When is it appropriate to use a colon in your letters? The easy answer is – in your business letters! If you’re writing to a business, follow their names with a colon. If you’re writing a personal letter, use a comma.

 Business Letter:     Dear Mary Santos:

  Personal Letter:     Dear Mary Santos,

  

If you’re writing a letter addressed to no one in particular, use this format:

 

To Whom It May Concern:

  
  
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