In a business letter,a special notation Confidential should be located?

Question

A. Near the top of the letter,below the date
B.Between the salutation and the body of the letter
C.In the body of the letter
D. Near the bottom of the letter,before the postscript


I think it's A but not sure.

Answer 1

I would say, just above the salutation, between the salutation and the date. The reader would get his attention drawn to this as he would read the subject of the letter first. The type to be used should also be slightly bolder or in capitals than the type used for the letter.
Of course this is not a rule, but this is what I do.
Also, you can write 'Confidential' on the envelope too, so that the addressee would know that it needs to be opened by someone responsible, or by the designated person.