latest format for formal letter
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These days formal letters are usually written in a box type format and so the books in ICSE schools recommend students to use the BOX-TYPE format.
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1) Format of Formal Letter – Address
Senders’ Address – It should be written on the left-hand corner, it should include your street address, city, state, pin code and your contact number.
B-38, Agnipath Apartments
Civil Lines, Allahabad
211001, Uttar Pradesh
Mob. no. – 7280124581
November 22, 2017
2) Format of Formal Letter – Date & Salutation
Date – The date should be placed just below the sender’s address with a line gap.
Salutation – “Dear Sir/Madam” suffices, if you know the name of the person, address them directly ensure that you address them formally using “Rev.”, “Dr.”, “Mr.“, “Mrs.“, or “Ms.“, and include their full name.
Dear Mr Edward Cullen,
3) Format of Formal Letter – Subject & Body
Subject – Write the subject of the letter, keep it brief and if possible in one line only.
Body Text – Organise the writing into paragraphs, the writing should include sophisticated vocabulary, standard spellings and punctuation.
The 1st paragraph should be short and on point, mention the purpose of the letter.
The paragraphs in the middle should contain some relevant details with reference to the purpose stated in the 1st para.
The last paragraph should talk about the action you expect the recipient of the letter to take.
4) Format of Formal Letter – Ending
Ending of a formal letter – Sign off with appropriate closing statement followed by your signature and full name, the most preferred salutations are –
Yours Faithfully,
Your Sincerely,