How to Fold a Business Letter

By Real Simple
Updated August 04, 2011
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Fit a letter perfectly in a small business envelope.
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Step 1

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Fold the letter (8½ by 11 inches) up from the bottom, ½ to 1 inch from the top edge.

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Step 2

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Fold into thirds vertically, beginning with the right side.

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Step 3

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Bring the left side completely over to the right edge.

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Step 4

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Flip over, then place in the envelope (6 1/2 by 3 5/8 inches).

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