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HOW TO WRITEA FORMAL LETTER |
| Answer» <p>Formatting a formal letter</p><p>Adhering to the standard conventions of good formal letter writing and presenting your letter attractively will ensure that your thoughts are seriously considered by the recipient and given the attention and consideration they deserve. Here are a few formatting tips:</p><p>Heading</p><p>The heading consists of your address (but not your name) and the date. Telephone numbers and email addresses are not usually included here, but they are acceptable. Using block format, the heading goes in the top left-hand corner of the page.</p><p>123 Elm Ave.Treesville, ON M1N 2P3November 23, 2008</p><p>Inside Address</p><p>The inside address consists of the name and address of the person to whom you are writing. You should try to address the formal letter to a specific person, but if you do not know his or her name, at least try to include his or her title. This address is usually placed four lines below the heading if a word processor is used or one line below the heading if the letter is handwritten.</p><p>Mr. M. Leaf (name)Chief of Syrup Production (title)Old Sticky Pancake Company456 Maple LaneForest, ON 7W8 9Y0</p><p>Salutation</p><p>Skip one line after the inside address and then type the salutation. Your choice of salutation depends on whether or not you know the intended recipient of the formal letter. The most usual greeting is</p><p>Dear</p><p>followed by the person's name and punctuated with a colon. If you don't know whether the person you are addressing is a man or a woman, you may begin with</p><p>Dear Sir or Madam,</p><p>again followed by a colon.</p><p>Ms.</p><p>may be used if you don't know the marital status of a woman. Furthermore, if the person has a specific title such as</p><p>Dr.</p><p>make sure that you use it. Here are some examples of each salutation:</p><p>Dear Mr. Trunk,</p><p>Dear Ms. Root,</p><p>Dear Mrs. Branch,</p><p>Dear Dr. Acorn,</p><p>Body</p><p>Skip one line after the salutation and begin typing the body of the formal letter. This is the main part of the letter. Keep in mind the rules outlined above regarding brevity and coherence. It is best to use short, clear, logical paragraphs to state your business.</p><p>Closing and Signature</p><p>This is the end of the letter. Skip one line after the last paragraph of the body of the letter and type the closing. Only the first word of the closing should be capitalized. It is punctuated with a comma. Leave several lines after the closing and type (or print) your signature. Your actual handwritten signature is to be inserted between these two printed lines, written in ink.</p><p>Yours sincerely,</p> <p>can you give an example</p> <p>hi</p> <p>example for school leave letter </p> <p>please will you help me in writing informal letter</p> | |