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What is the correct punctuation after the salutation of a letter–a colon, semicolon, or comma?

April 26, 2017colon comma punctuation salutation semicolon

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What is the correct punctuation after the salutation of a letter–a colon, semicolon, or comma?

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Either a colon or a comma may be used, depending upon the degree of formality desired. A colon follows the salutation in formal letters: Dear Ms. Gregorson: Members of the Board: A comma follows the salutation in informal letters: Dear John, Edward, The use of a semicolon after a salutation is improper.