Where does the date go on a memo?

• A. At the top of the memo header
• B. In the body of the memo
• C. In the footer
• D. In the SSIC line

Answer: (A)

In a formal memo, important metadata lives in the header, and the date is placed there to be immediately visible and easy to reference. The header typically includes To, From, Date, and Subject, so putting the date at the top keeps timing information right where readers expect it, simplifies filing, and helps with tracking the memo's issuance. Placing the date in the body can make it harder to notice and disrupts the document’s flow. The SSIC line serves a separate purpose for classification information, not for the date, and the footer is not where you place the issuance date. So the date goes at the top of the memo header.