Which is the correct way to punctuate the salutation of a business letter?

a. To whom it may concern,

b. To whom it may concern:

c. To whom it may concern

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16 November, 12:12

Which is the correct way to punctuate the salutation of a business letter?

a. To whom it may concern,

b. To whom it may concern:

c. To whom it may concern

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Lennon Harrington · Answer 1

The answer is b.) To whom it may concern:

You need the colon at the end after concern.

Leanna Thornton · Answer 2

The correct way to punctuate is seen in b:

To whom it may concern:

In formal settings and when you don't know the exact identity of the person a dresses it is usual to use a colon in this situation.

Which is the correct way to punctuate the salutation of a business letter?a. To whom it may concern,b. To whom it may concern:c. To whom it may concern

Which is the correct way to punctuate the salutation of a business letter?

a. To whom it may concern,

b. To whom it may concern:

c. To whom it may concern