| Rule #16 Commas and Letters  | 
    
Rule: Use a comma after the salutation in informal letters and notes.
Example: Dear Paul,
Writing Tip: In formal business letters, use a colon.
Example: Dear Mr. Smith:
Rule: Use a comma after the closing in all letters and informal and formal notes.
           Example 
    of informal closing : 
                                                                       
    Love, 
Jules
          Example 
    of formal closing : 
                                                                       
    Sincerely,
Jules
  
 
        
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