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A formal letter (Also called business letter) is a letter written in formal language, usually used when writing from one business organization to another, or for correspondence between such organizations and their customers, clients and other external parties.
Some reasons to write a formal letter:
- To request direct information or action from another party
- To order supplies from a supplier
- To identify a mistake that was committed
- To reply directly to a request
- To apologize for a wrong or simply to convey goowill
A formal letter is very useful in our modern days because:
- It produces a permament record
- The formal letter is confidential
- It´s formal and delivers preasusive
- Is a well-considered menssage
Example
Full block style: Align all elements on the left margin
Sample of full block style:
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Attention [Recipient's Name]
Dear [Recipient's name]:
[SUBJECT]
The main characteristic of full block business letters is that everything (except maybe a preprinted letterhead) is flush with the left margin. Full block letters are a little more formal than modified block letters.
If your letter is only one page, type the complimentary close and optional components as shown below. Otherwise, type them on the last page of your letter. (See page 2 after you download this letter, or click on the appropriate link in the menu below.)
Sincerely,
[Sign here]
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Modified block style: Down the middle of the page, align the return address, date, closing, signature, and typed name; align other elements on the left page margin.
Sample of modified block style:
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Attention [Recipient's Name]
Dear [Recipient's name]:
[SUBJECT]
The main characteristic of modified block business letters is that everything is flush with the left margin, except as shown. Modified block letters are a little less formal than full block letters.
If your letter is only one page, type the complimentary close and optional components as shown below. Otherwise, type them on the last page of your letter. (See page 2 after you download this letter, or click on the appropriate link in the menu below.)
Sincerely,
[Sign here]
[Your name, title]
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