Which one is better to end a letter?

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learning54

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Hi Teachers,
Which one is better to end a letter?
a) That's all for now.
b) That will be all.

Thanks in advance
 

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Hi Teachers,
Which one is better to end a letter?
a) That's all for now.
b) That will be all.

Thanks in advance
If it's a personal letter, you could use a). I wouldn't use b) to end any letter.
 

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If it's a personal letter, you could use a). I wouldn't use b) to end any letter.
Hi,
Thank you for your reply.
Yes. That's a personal letter. Is option 'b' more formal?
 

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Is option 'b' more formal?
No. We just don't normally use it to end any kind of letter. I would expect to hear it from someone in charge ending a meeting.
 

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No. We just don't normally use it to end any kind of letter. I would expect to hear it from someone in charge ending a meeting.
Hi,
Thank you very much for you reply and to post my thread in the other Forum.

Best,
L54
 
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