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321 Sender Street
Sender City, SS 54321
Current Date¶
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Recipient's Name
Recipient's Title
123 Recipient Street
Recipient City, RS 12345¶
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Dear Recipient:¶
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Here is an example of a modified block style letter. Use a modified block style when you want to
write a less formal letter. Start by setting a left tab at the center of your page at 3.25" so that you
can easily position the return address and complimentary close. If you are not using a letterhead,
be sure that your top margin is set to 2". All other margins should be set to 1".¶
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Just below the return address, type the current date, without abbreviations, and quadruple space
to the inside address. Double space after the inside address and type the salutation. If you don't
know the recipient's name, use "Ladies and Gentlemen" or "Good Morning" for the salutation.
Next, double space to begin the body of the letter. The body of the letter is single spaced and has
one blank line between paragraphs.¶
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Finally, after your last paragraph, double space to the complimentary close. Use an appropriate
complimentary close such as "Thank you," "Sincerely," or "Very Truly Yours." Leave a
quadruple space between the complimentary close and your typed name so that you may sign the
letter with blue or black ink. Always be sure to proofread and spell check your letter before
printing and mailing.¶
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Sincerely,¶
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Sender's Name¶
Sender's Title (if applicable)
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Thank You Lett er
sample of a Properly Formatted Modified block style letter
INSIDE ADDRESS
RETURN ADDRESS
& DATE
BODY
COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE
SENDER'S NAME/TITLE
SIGNATURE BLOCK
SALUTATION
ACTIVITY
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