Note
colon colon
After the salutation of a business letter, the correct punctuation to use is a colon.
Following the name of the recipient in the salutation
Following the name of the recipient in the salutation
A comma should follow the closing if there is a colon following the salutation.
Note
colon colon
In a business letter =P
salutation
salutation
After the salutation of a business letter, the correct punctuation to use is a colon.
A business letter's salutation should be followed by a colon. For example, "Dear Mr. Smith:" or "To Whom It May Concern:".
A colon is placed after "Dear" in a business letter, not after "The."
The opening greeting of a business letter, or a personal letter is a colon, for example: Dear you: As for a friendly letter would be: Dear You,
Following the name of the recipient in the salutation
Following the name of the recipient in the salutation