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Certainly, here are the components of a business letter along with explanations:

1. **Sender's Information:** This includes the sender's name, company name, address, phone
number, and email address. This information is usually located at the top of the letterhead or in
the sender's contact details. It helps the recipient identify the sender and their organization.

2. **Date:** The date when the letter is written. It helps establish a timeline for the
correspondence and is useful for record-keeping.

3. **Recipient's Information:** This includes the recipient's name, title, company name, address,
and any other relevant contact details. It is placed below the sender's information and is essential
to ensure the letter reaches the intended recipient.

4. **Salutation (Greeting):** The salutation is the formal greeting used to address the recipient.
Common salutations include "Dear Mr. Smith," "Dear Dr. Johnson," or "To Whom It May
Concern."

5. **Subject Line (Optional):** This line provides a brief description of the letter's purpose. It
helps the recipient quickly understand the main topic or reason for the letter.

6. **Body of the Letter:** This is the main content of the letter. It should be organized into
paragraphs, each covering a specific point or topic. The body of the letter should provide details,
explanations, requests, or any other relevant information.

7. **Closing:** The closing is a polite and professional way to end the letter. Common closings
include "Sincerely," "Yours faithfully," or "Best regards." It is followed by a comma.

8. **Signature:** If the letter is printed or physical, it should include the sender's handwritten or
typed signature just above their printed name. In digital or email format, the sender can use a
digital signature or simply type their name.

9. **Typed Name:** The sender's printed or typed name appears below the signature. This
reinforces the sender's identity and is especially important in formal correspondence.

10. **Title/Position:** The sender's job title or position within the organization is often included
below the typed name. This provides additional context about the sender's authority or role.

11. **Enclosures (if applicable):** If there are additional documents or materials included with
the letter, they are listed here to inform the recipient. For example, "Enclosure: Resume"
indicates that a resume is enclosed with the letter.

12. **Copy Notation (if applicable):** If the letter is being sent to multiple recipients, a "cc"
(carbon copy) notation may be used to indicate who else is receiving a copy of the letter. For
example, "cc: Ms. Smith" signifies that Ms. Smith is receiving a copy.

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