I had a set of three capture templates for memos, a number of years ago. It was very convenient. A letter is usually pretty much the same thing. I don't even know whether I have the original templates around anymore; it should be pretty easy to implement. IMHO, easier than dealing with all of the header materials you are describing. I think, anyway.

Two files were invoked: a header and a tail. Then there were capture template interactively filled addressee and whatever else. One had a letterhead. It was, admittedly, a kludge. A kludge that worked and saved a lot of time. For memos it's maybe more sensible, as they are quick one-offs, for the most part.

Alan Davis

On Fri, Feb 18, 2022 at 9:03 AM Michael Eliachevitch <m.eliachevitch@posteo.de> wrote:

Hi Arne,

> Alternatively add a capture-template that creates a letter. Then M-x
> org-capture L (or such) would create a new letter prefilled with
> everything you typically need.

Thanks, weird I didn't think of it. Capture templates are awesome and powerful. Mostly I use them for some tasks, notes and journalling-type entries, not for long-form writing. But as a letters are usually short and writting in one session, capture-templates seem a good fit.

Cheers, Michael

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