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Memo Formatting. What is a memo?. Brief, written form of communication Used within a business or office Not as formal as a business letter Though style may vary slightly, memos follow the same basic format. Memo Spacing. Margins – 2” top; 1” left, right, and bottom. 2”. DS.
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What is a memo? • Brief, written form of communication • Used within a business or office • Not as formal as a business letter • Though style may vary slightly, memos follow the same basic format.
Memo Spacing • Margins – 2” top; 1” left, right, and bottom 2” DS • Double-space (DS) between memo headings DS DS 1” 1” DS • Single-space (SS) body of memo, with DS between paragraphs SS DS DS • DS after body and type reference initials • DS after reference initials to key special notation, if applicable
Memo Format Align by setting tab at 1-inch • Memo headings should be bolded and in all caps. • Align heading information by setting a tab at 1” • Format the entire Subject Line in bold and all caps. • Paragraphs are in block format; do not indent the paragraphs.