Can anyone tell me the latest cbsc format for writing formal letter
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Letter Writing Format - Formal Letter, Informal Letter Samples, Topics
By:Ruchika Gupta
Letter Writing Format – Sample Letters, Formal Letter, Informal Letter, Letter to the Government
Formal Letter
A letter is one person's written message to another pertaining to some matter of common concern.
Letters are of two types –
1. Formal Letter
2. Informal Letter
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Formal Letter
A Letter written for a formal purpose is called a Formal letter. It addresses a serious issue.
Let us discuss the types of formal letter -
formal letter format
Types of Formal letter
1. Letter to the editor
2. Letter to the Government
3. Letter to the police
4. Letter to the principal
5. Order letter
6. Complaint letter
7. Inquiry letter
8. Business letter
9. Application letter
Also See: Letter to the Editor format
FORMAL LETTER FORMAT
Format of a Formal Letter includes:
The following points need to be taken into consideration while writing a Formal letter-
a. A Formal Letter strictly follows the prescribed Format for writing a Formal Letter.
b. Use of colloquial words, abbreviations and slang language should be restricted while writing a Formal letter.
c. A Formal Letter must be precise and to the point.
d. The Subject line is very important in a Formal Letter.
The Format of a Formal Letter is as follows –
1. Sender’s address: The address and contact details of the sender are written here. Include email and phone number, if required or if mentioned in the question.
2. Date: The date is written below the sender’s address after Leaving one space or line.
3. Receiver’s address: The address of the recipient of the mail (the officer / principal / Editor) is written here.
4. Subject of the letter: The main purpose of the letter forms the subject. It must be written in one line. It must convey the matter for which the letter is written.
5. Salutation (Sir / Respected sir / Madam)
6. Body: The matter of the letter is written here. It is divided into 3 paragraphs as follows -
Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself and the purpose of writing the letter in brief.
Paragraph 2: Give a detail of the matter.
Paragraph 3: Conclude by mentioning what you expect. (For example, a solution to your problem, to highlight an issue in the newspaper, etc).
7. Complimentary Closing
8. Sender’s name, signature and designation (if any)
Sender’s address
Date
Receiver’s Address
Subject
Salutation
Body of the letter
Complimentary closing
Sender’s Name, signature and designation
I hope so it is correct