How is a memorandom structured?

Since a memorandum (memo) is usually sent between parties within an organization, it does not require a return address or an inside address, as with a letter. However, the department or location within the organization of the sender and recipient is always helpful in a large organization.

The format of a memo is as follows:

TO: name of recipient (and department or location)

FROM: name of sender (and department or location)

DATE: (always date a memo)

SUBJECT: what the memo is about

TEXT: the information which the memo is to convey.

A signature (with title) is sometimes used at the end of a memo.

Note: An email follows the same format. The heading of an email is automatically formatted and the information needs only to be filled in.