Where is the enclosure line?

• A. Enclosure only
• B. Enclosure or 2 Enclosures
• C. Enclosures listed in header
• D. No separate line

Answer: (B)

The line that notes enclosures will appear on the document to tell the reader what attachments come with it, and it should reflect how many items are attached. If there is one attachment, you use the singular form “Enclosure.” If there are two attachments, you use “2 Enclosures” (or the plural form used by your style). This line is placed with the rest of the formal formatting, typically near the end after the signature, not in the header. Having this line ensures the recipient knows to look for the attachments and exactly how many there are; without it, attachments could go unnoticed. The enclosure line isn’t optional when attachments exist, and it isn’t placed in the header.