How to Create Business Letter White Space
Set uniform margins on the left and right sides of the document., Keep all your paragraphs lined up on the left side throughout your letter., Start the body of your letter no lower than midway down your page., Leave 2 lines of space between...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Set uniform margins on the left and right sides of the document.
It is suggested that margin sizes be 1-1.5 inches (3-3.5 cm). -
Step 2: Keep all your paragraphs lined up on the left side throughout your letter.
Do not make indentations unless you are using bullets to clarify a point.
Avoid "justifying" or "align righting" your letter.
These alignments make letters difficult to read.
Your right margins should be ragged, not uniform. , This allows for the correct amount of white space and ease of reading.
Most readers find starting letters or paragraphs near the end of a page challenging.
It tends to interrupt a reader's concentration. , Having these gaps tell the reader you are moving on to the next point or topic of the letter.
This break between blocks of text is also a way to give the person's eyes a break while he or she is reading. , This can also give the reader an illusion of more white space. -
Step 3: Start the body of your letter no lower than midway down your page.
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Step 4: Leave 2 lines of space between paragraphs.
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Step 5: Organize your letter so it does not appear repetitive by mixing up your use of paragraph lengths.
Detailed Guide
It is suggested that margin sizes be 1-1.5 inches (3-3.5 cm).
Do not make indentations unless you are using bullets to clarify a point.
Avoid "justifying" or "align righting" your letter.
These alignments make letters difficult to read.
Your right margins should be ragged, not uniform. , This allows for the correct amount of white space and ease of reading.
Most readers find starting letters or paragraphs near the end of a page challenging.
It tends to interrupt a reader's concentration. , Having these gaps tell the reader you are moving on to the next point or topic of the letter.
This break between blocks of text is also a way to give the person's eyes a break while he or she is reading. , This can also give the reader an illusion of more white space.
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