Dinah Ruth G.

Galo
BS Chem-Phys II

Nov. 28, 2013

Elective 2 (TTH 1:30 3:00)

Letter Formats

Full Block (Open Punctuation)

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This style is gaining the usage because of its simplicity. Everything under the letterhead ( date, inside
address, salutation, body of the letter, complimentary close and signature) is aligned along left
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Modified Block (Standard Punctuation)

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This style is preferred by many letter writers. In this style, certain parts of the letter such as the dateline,
the complimentary close, the signature are aligned to the right to help balance the other parts of the letter
which have a left hand alignment.____________________________________________________

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Semi- Block (Open Punctuation)

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This is exactly the same as the modified block except that the first line of each paragraph is
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Simplified (Open Punctuation)

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In this style, salutation and the complimentary close are omitted. All parts are flushed to the left (like the
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Hanging Indented (Open Punctuation)

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This is seldom seen in the business letters other than sales promotion letters. The unusual design can
arrest the attention of the reader.____________________________________________________
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Indented Paragraph Form(Closed Punctuation) (Obsolete)

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When writing a letter using indented form, indent each paragraph. First include your name,
address, phone number, and the date. This information should be located at the top of the page, either in
the centre, or indented on the right side of the paper. You then include the name and address of the person
whom you are sending the letter.
At the end of the letter, place your signature at the right side of the page. Dont forget to provide
any relay information if necessary.________________________________________________________
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