Emma Davis, 4OVER4 print production voice (illustration)
Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM

Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.

Question

What's the difference between letterhead and a letter template?

Answer

Letterhead and a letter template do different jobs and actually work together. One is the branded paper, and the other is the layout of the words you place on it.

  • Letterhead is the pre-printed or digital paper carrying your logo, company name, and contact information.
  • Letter template is the document layout, covering where the date sits, the salutation style, paragraph spacing, and the closing.
LetterheadLetter template
What it isBranded paper or backgroundText layout and structure
PurposeIdentity and brandingFormatting the message

In practice, you write your letter using a template and print or place it on top of your letterhead.

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