When writing to a manager you do not know by name or to a department, use an attention line. (Example: "Attention Claims Manager.") Avoid stuffy "Dear Sir" or "Dear Madam" salutations. I am writing this letter to express my appreciation for the wonderful assistance we received from your staff during the past month.
Written abbreviation for attention : Please send all submissions via email attn: Bill Simms.
"ATTN" is used to highlight the recipient of your message. To use it in your emails, stick in the subject line followed by a colon and the name of the recipient (along with other important information, if needed). It can also go in the beginning of the email body when the subject line is completely full.
The "Attn" line should always appear at the very top of your delivery address, just before the name of the person you're sending it to. Use a colon after "Attn" to make it clearly readable.
Write the "attention" line: Begin this line with either the abbreviation "ATTN," or the full word "Attention." Then, after a colon, write the person's name. You can either write their full name, or their professional title if you're certain of their preferred gender pronouns.
Always put the attention line on top -- never below the city and state or in the bottom corner of your mailpiece.
It's common to write "Attention' or 'ATTN colon' before the recipient's name. Use professional distinctions. If necessary, use titles such as Dr., CEO, or VP.
When writing to a manager you do not know by name or to a department, use an attention line. (Example: "Attention Claims Manager.") Avoid stuffy "Dear Sir" or "Dear Madam" salutations. I am writing this letter to express my appreciation for the wonderful assistance we received from your staff during the past month.
The first line in an attention section is the attention line. Begin this line with either the abbreviation "ATTN," or the full word "Attention." Then, after a colon, write the person's name. You can either write their full name, or their professional title if you're certain of their preferred gender pronouns.