Email format

Professional email format and templates

A good email format makes the message easier to read and easier to answer. Use this structure for replies, requests, follow-ups, apologies, and scheduling emails.

Basic professional email format

  • Subject: make the topic and action clear.
  • Greeting: address the recipient naturally.
  • Opening: explain why you are writing in one sentence.
  • Body: give the key details, request, deadline, or context.
  • Closing: thank the recipient and state the next step.

Simple template

  • Subject: Follow-up on [topic]
  • Hi [name], I wanted to follow up on [context].
  • Could you please [request] by [time]?
  • Thank you for your help. Best, [your name]

FAQ

What is the best format for a business email?

Use a clear subject, short greeting, one-sentence purpose, concise body, and a closing that states the next step.

Can I generate an email from a rough outline?

Yes. Put the recipient, background, and points you want to include into the AI email assistant, and it can turn them into a formatted email.