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The difference between Email and Memo :

As we know, Email is a virtual method of communication that enables professionals to convey


important information for professional or personal purposes. This can help professionals send and
receive information quickly, which can enhance performance and productivity. Emails are typically
short messages that someone can view on one screen. A memo (memorandum) is a formal exchange
of information and often has a formal format and structure. Professionals write memos for a variety
of reasons, such as informing team members about policy changes, asking individuals to begin a
project or persuading professionals to take certain actions.

Element

Email: Stucture → Subject Line → Salutation → Opening Sentence → Conclusion → Close.

Memo: Greeting → Subject Line → Statement → Introductory → Body Paragraph → Conclusion.

Formality

Memo can be use for internal purposes and its more less formal than Email, for example memos are
only used for employee to other employee and email used for other companies or organizations.

Features

Email have many additional features that can enhance readability and email scalability. This might
include short paragraphs, bullet points or changing margins to help readers scan and retain
information easily. Memos often use columns and different headings to emphasize certain points
throughout the document. This can help readers understand the important portions of the memo
and retain that information for later.

Referention: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/email-vs-memo

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