1. Full Block Style
A full
block style format for a letter means all the text is left justified, this
varies from a semi-modified block style format in which some elements are right
justified, full block format is a formal style that is common for business
letters.
Two spaces,
or line breaks, separate the date from the inside address, although it’s common
to see four line breaks, two spaces also separate the address from the
salutation from the body and the body from the closing, four spaces separate the
closing words, such as “Sincerely yours,” from writer’s printed name, this
allow space the signature.
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2. Block Style
Block style is a letter (usually business letter) format where all typed content is aligned with the left margin and no indentation. A block letter typically contains specific components. These include the sender's name, address, phone, the recipient's name and address, the current date, a reference statement (usually beginning with "Re:"), the subject, and the main body.A block letter could be used as a template letter, one that is used for all correspondence of a specific nature or type. It could even be turned into a Microsoft Word template, where various components are fed into the document from another source (like an Excel spreadsheet) using macros. This customary when the same letter needs to be sent out to many people and personalized to each of them. In the picture below, is an example of how a block letter may look.
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3. Semi-Block Style
A semi-block style letter is a less formal version of a block or a full-block
letter with the differences being the sender’s address, date, reference or
attention line and complimentary closing. In addition, the signature lines are
located direct center or slightly right of center, along with indented
paragraphs. The semi-block style is also called modified semi-block because it
is a modified version of the block or full block style.
Business
letters generally contain the same elements, and these elements are expected in
business correspondence. The semi-block style of business letter, with indented
paragraphs and off center elements, appears less formal than the block and full
block styles, where all elements of the letter are left margin aligned, and
there are no indentations. The block and full block styles display a uniformity
with the margin alignment, which gives a business letter a more formal
appearance. Depending on the purpose and content of the letter, a semi-block
format may be more desirable for less formal business correspondence, such as
thank you messages or announcements of events. Letters to, and dealing with,
smaller businesses with less corporate oversight and formality should use the
semi-block style to create a more personalized correspondence than a standard
corporate business letter.
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4. Format Intended Style
On the first line at the beginning of each paragraph starts with a few spaces from the left side, the distance is usually 1 cm spacing. the writing inside the address and signature section is done identasi. The magnitude of the identasi on each line is directly proportional to the order line. For example the first line does not do identasi, on the second row done identasi 0, 5 cm, in the third line is also done identasi 1 cm, etc. On the first line of every paragraph begins a few spaces from the left side. Usually 1 cm spacing distance from the left border.
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5. Simplyfied Format Style
The simplified style business letter is a variation of the full-block and semi-block letter formats. Business professionals take you more seriously when you format your written communications using one of these formats. A personal letter format is acceptable for writing to a friend, but using this format when you are sending a communication to another business owner can make you look unprofessional.
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6. Hanging Style Format
This very useful style places the first words of each paragraph prominently on the page. It is useful for letters that deal with a variety of different topics. However, for normal business communications, this style is very rarely used.
The first line of the paragraph begins at the left-hand margin. And the other lines of the same paragraph are indented three to four spaces. This is the reversal of semi-indented style discussed in other page.
The first line of the paragraph begins at the left-hand margin. And the other lines of the same paragraph are indented three to four spaces. This is the reversal of semi-indented style discussed in other page.
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