Formal block letter example
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Business Letter Formats Everyone Should Know
Most business letters must include a return address (letterhead or your name and address), date, an inside address (receiver’s name and address), a salutation, body paragraphs, and a closing. However, there are several ways to format this kunskap. For example, return addresses can be centered or begin at the left margin or begin at the horizontal center of the page.
There are fyra basic business letter formats.
Features Sample Letter Full Block All letter parts begin at the left margin. Full Block Modified Block Indented Paragraphs Date, signature, and closing begin at the horizontal center of the page. All body paragraphs are indented. Indented Paragraphs Blocked Paragraphs Date, signature, and closing begin at the horizontal center of the page. All body paragraphs begin at the left margin. Blocked Paragraphs Simplified All letter parts begin at the left margin. This format includes a subject line but omits the salutation an
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Writing the Basic Business Letter
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Parts of a Business Letter
This resource is organized in the order in which you should write a business letter, starting with the sender's address if the letter is not written on letterhead.
Sender's Address
The sender's address usually is included in letterhead. If you are not using letterhead, include the sender's address at the top of the letter one line above the date. Do not write the sender's name or title, as it is included in the letter's closing. Include only the street address, city, and zip code.
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Block format is typically used for business letters.
In block format, the entire text is left aligned and single spaced. The exception to the single spacing is a double space between paragraphs (instead of indents for paragraphs).
An example block style letter is shown below and can be linked to in our eBook, The AMA Handbook of Business Writing, page 455.
Another sample block-style letter is provided below from the eBook Everyday Letters for Busy People. (Click on the link to the left or the image below to go directly to this section in the eBook!) Note: Your block letter will likely not include the "Account Number" line, "Attention: Customer Service Manager", or "Receipt enclosed".
If you have been asked to complete a project in both block style and APA style, ask your instructor for clarification. It is likely that they want you to cite your sources using APA style and format the letter using block style.
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