bodyBlock (letter)

Node type: Block element (can contain only other elements)

Whitespace: Not protected

Definition

Wraps the body of a letter or notice, between the openingBlock and any closingBlock and resources.

Code Sample

<letter fileID="06948_000_letter">

<referenceHeader>

…

</referenceHeader>

<openingBlock>

…

</openingBlock>

<bodyBlock>

<para paraID="12">We are grateful for the increased number of temples …</para>

…

</bodyBlock>

<closingBlock>

…

</closingBlock>

</letter>

Marking in Microsoft Word

Use the LETTER_para paragraph style. Wrap any other sibling elements (e.g., lists) in beginning and ending tags, using the xmlPara paragraph style.