How to Indicate an Enclosure in Letters and Emails

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Whether you’re writing a business letter or email, enclosures are a professional and concise way to note documentation attached to your message. Enclosure notations or citations are a great way to address what you’ve included in your message so the recipient knows they’ve received everything you’ve sent. So, how do you write and format an enclosure? Take a look at the steps and examples below to learn how to note enclosure in a business letter or email.