Planning formal letters
If you are writing a formal letter, usually it will be a letter signed by someone in a superior position at WHO. Formal letters must be approved by the office of the signatory to the letter.
The approval process can include several stages, depending upon the position of the signatory to the letter. Approval will be delayed at each stage by any errors, including errors in the form of address, opening, closing, and tone or diction. Formatting is important, and specific; make sure you know where each component of the letter belongs on the page. Punctuation and spelling are also critical. Follow the steps below to help ensure you don’t delay the approval process.