Sage-Tips

What does ATTN on address mean?

According to Longman English Dictionary, the abbreviation ATTN is short for “attention.” This is used on a letter or package to state that it is for a specific person.

Where does Attn go in address?

If you’re using ATTN on an envelope, put it on the first line of the address in front of the individual’s name, on the line above the company name. Don’t include any punctuation.

What is ATTN short for?

attn. written abbreviation for attention : Please send all submissions via email attn: Bill Simms.

Is it attn or ATTN?

English – U.S. Usually it’s written as “attn./Attn.”

How do you address an envelope with ATTN in business?

If sending a letter to someone at a specific business, the first line should be the company’s name. In the next line, follow “ATTN:” or “c/o” with the individual’s name. If the letter is not to someone at a specific business, the first line should simply be their name.

Is C o the same as ATTN?

What does Attn mean in fax?

attention
abbreviation. (on an envelope or at the top of a letter or fax) attention (i.e. for the attention of) ‘attn: Harold Carter’

How do you write Attn in an email?

Use “Attention” when emailing a department or an individual when all you have is the general email address for the organization. Type “Attn:” and the name in the subject line so that whoever opens general email can forward it to the right person. It’s not necessary to use all capital letters.

How do you indicate an ATTN in an email?

Adding ATTN to an Email. Begin the subject line with ATTN. In some cases, such as a job application, you may only have a generic email for a company, but want to gain the attention of a particular person or department. The best way to do this is to write in the subject line as “ATTN: John Smith.”

How do you address an unknown person in an email?

Most of us write, “To Whom It May Concern,” when they don’t know the other person’s details to greet the recipient. Some of us use “Dear Sir/Madam,” or “Dear ABC Company,” or “Dear XYZ Department” to great email to an unknown person.

How do you address a letter with attention and care of?

How do I use it? Write the recipient’s name on the first line, as you do with most letters. Start the second line with “c/o” followed by the person or company name associated with the address you are using.