Types Of Formal Letters

There are various types of formal letters depending on their

purpose. Here are some examples:
Business letter: Business letters are typically written to serve
a business purpose. The purpose of a business letter can be
anything ranging from recommending a person for a
particular job to inviting a guest for an event or conference.
Sales letter: A sales letter aims to promote the company's
product and increase its sales in the market. It gives out
information on the company's product and states how the
product solves customer's problem. It is typically followed by
a call for action from the customer's side.
Acceptance letter: Acceptance letters are formal letters
which are used to accept any job offer, resignation or any
other formality.
Inquiry letter: An inquiry letter is typically used when you
want to make some kind of query regarding any product or
service. A similar letter to this is the response letter to this
inquiry.
Making a claim letter: Claim letter is used when you are
dissatisfied with any product or service, and you want
reimbursement for the same. You can mention what you did
not like in the product and how you want the company to
reimburse you.
Cover letter: A cover letter is a formal letter which you can
send to hiring managers in case you are looking out for a job.
This letter can be sent along with your resume, and it
typically includes all your qualifications and explains how you
can be a good fit for a particular role you are applying to.
Apology letter: Apology letter is written when you have made
a mistake, and you want to confess it to your manager or
your supervisor.
Thank You letter: A thank you letter is an expression of
gratitude for someone's time and efforts. You can send a
thank you letter to people who have helped you in getting
interview calls, have referred you to any company or have
guided you in your career.