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2 Start With a Proper Format: Formal letters have a specific layout that includes the sender's address, date, recipient's address, salutation, body, close, and signature. Align your text to the left and use a professional font like Times New Roman or Arial.
Professional letters should be simple, short, and written in business format using a traditional font. Length of the Letter: Most formal letters are no more than one typed page. Margins: Use one-inch margins and left justify your text. Spacing: Single-space your letter, and leave a space between each paragraph.
How To: Start Microsoft Word, and make sure a new, blank document is open. Choose Tools > Letters & Faxes > Letter Wizard, then click OK. Choose the format for your Date. Choose a page design. Choose the letter style you would like. The choose the Recipient Info tab and complete these details.
Elements: full mailing address of the sender. date on which letter is written. address of person to whom letter is addressed. subject line. salutation. body (the main message) complimentary closing. signature line (be sure to sign your letter)
How to write a letter Choose the right type of paper. Use the right formatting. Choose between block or indented form. Include addresses and the date. Include a salutation. Write the body of your letter. Include a complimentary close. List additional information.
The close begins at the same justification as your date and one line after the last body paragraph. Capitalize the first word of your closing (Thank you) and leave four lines for a signature between the close and the sender's name.
Most business letters must include a return address (letterhead or your name and address), date, an inside address (receiver's name and address), a salutation, body paragraphs, and a closing.
Welcome to the Purdue OWL Sender's Address. The sender's address usually is included in letterhead. Date. The date line is used to indicate the date the letter was written. Inside Address. The inside address is the recipient's address. Salutation. Body. Closing. Enclosures. Typist initials.