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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 block style letter. Use a block style when you want to write a formal
letter. The entire letter is aligned, without any indentations. 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 the start of the body of the letter. Paragraphs are single spaced, never
indented, and should have one blank line between them. ¶
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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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sample of a Properly Formatted block style letter
INSIDE ADDRESS
RETURN ADDRESS
& DATE
BODY
COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE
SIGNATURE BLOCK
SALUTATION
SENDER'S NAME/TITLE
ACTIVITY
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