If you use Distribution instead of To, where do you put Dist and Thru?

• A. On the distribution line
• B. On the To line
• C. In the subject
• D. In the footer

Answer: (A)

Dist and Thru carry routing directives for who should receive the message and through what path it should be forwarded. When you’re using a distribution instead of addressing to a single person, these routing instructions belong on the distribution line so the message system can propagate copies to all intended recipients. The primary recipient is indicated on the To line, but the distribution line handles who else gets copies and the path the message takes. Placing Dist/Thru on the subject or footer would not control delivery and could be ignored by routing systems. So the distribution line is the correct place for these fields.