Memo heading professional#
Professional communication forms are organized according to one of two strategies: Direct and indirect. However, if a report using memo format stretches to a few pages in length, double spacing may be used to improve its readability. The text of memos typically uses block format, with single-spaced lines, an extra space between paragraphs, and no indentions for new paragraphs. If not, the order listed above, double-spaced, is the most common. Many organizations have their own style preferences on these issues.
Furthermore, the order of the items can vary. These headings may be double- or single-spaced, and the SUBJECT line is often in all capital letters.
Make it specific so that readers can immediately identify the topic.
SUBJECT: Think of the SUBJECT line as the title for the memo. FROM: List the name and job title of the writer(s). If there are several recipients, it’s acceptable to use a group name, such as “All Employees” or “Personnel Committee Members.” TO: List the names of the recipients of the memo. DATE: List the date on which the memo is distributed. An RE (“Reference”) line may be used instead of SUBJECT, but this use is becoming rarer as “RE” is often mistaken as “Reply” because of its use in email. Other lines, such as CC or BCC, may be added as needed. Memos (or memoranda) are typically used for fairly short messages of one page or less, but informal reports of several pages may also employ memo format.įormat Memos are distinguished by a header that includes DATE, TO, FROM, and SUBJECT lines. Short for “memorandum,” a memo is a type of document used to communicate with others in the same organization. 
"Memos" was written by Lee Ann Hodges, Tri-County Community College
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