Administrative Assistant's and Secretary's Handbook, 5th Edition

Chapter 30

Forms of Address

Using the correct form of address helps to create a favorable impression, whether you are communicating in an email, in a letter, by telephone, or in person. This chapter provides a list of the correct forms in alphabetical order by the title of the person being addressed.

Handy Reference Chart

Chart Code

EA	Envelope address
S	Salutation of a letter
C	Complimentary closing of a letter
SP	Speaking to
WR	Writing about

Abbot

EA	The Right Reverend Jackson Thomasson, O.S.B., Abbot of __________
S	Dear Father Abbot
C	Respectfully yours
SP	Abbot Thomasson or Father Abbot
WR	Father Thomasson

Alderman or Selectman

EA	The Honorable Horace Wauson, The Honorable Julie Seckman
S	Dear Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. ...