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Correspondence Filing. AOS 155 Chapter 5. Alphabetic Storage. Advantages Direct access filing method Numbers before digits Simple and standardized Related records grouped together. Disadvantages Misfiling easy Similar names can cause confusion Names easily visible
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Correspondence Filing AOS 155 Chapter 5
Alphabetic Storage • Advantages • Direct access filing method • Numbers before digits • Simple and standardized • Related records grouped together
Disadvantages • Misfiling easy • Similar names can cause confusion • Names easily visible • Related records with different names filed in different places
Steps in Correspondence Filing • Inspect • Index • Code • Cross-reference • Sort • Store
Inspecting • Record is ready to be stored • Any action completed or scheduled • Release mark is present • Date/time stamp is not a release mark
Indexing • Select the name to file under • Incoming • By name in letterhead • Writer’s location or business connection • Name in signature line • Company name • Outgoing • Letter address name • Business name • Writers’ name if personal
Coding • Marking filing segments • Use colors, slashes, numbers, to distinguish • Example on page 121
Cross-Reference • Use sheet with information. • Example page 121.
Sorting and Storage • Sort alphabetically • Store • Remove paper clips • Staple if necessary • Mend torn records • Unfold