How to Fold a Business Letter

Fit a letter perfectly in a small business envelope.

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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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Fold into thirds vertically, beginning with the right side.

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Bring the left side completely over to the right edge.

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

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