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When you use the block form to write a business letter, all the information is typed flush left, with one-inch margins all around. First provide your own address, then skip a line and provide the date, then skip one more line and provide the inside address of the party to whom the letter is addressed.
What to include in an official letter A heading that lists your address and the recipient's address. A formal salutation. One paragraph stating your reasons for writing the letter. Another paragraph expanding further on the introduction paragraph. A final paragraph concluding the letter. Closing letter signature.
Salutation: Address the recipient using ?Dear,? along with their title and last name, such as ?Dear Mr. Collins? or ?Dear Director Kinkade.? If you don't know the recipient's gender, use their full name, such as ?Dear Taylor Dean.? Finally, be sure to add a colon to the end of the salutation.
Hear this out loud PauseThe standard professional greeting is ?Dear,? but many people also use the recipient's name alone. Either way, follow the person's name with a colon. If you do not know the specific name of the person you are sending your letter to, you can use their title instead.
Hear this out loud PauseProfessional 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.