Business Letter Full Block Format printable pdf download

Business Letter Full Block Format

Heading –

Your Name

Your street address

City, State Zip Code

(comma between city and state, NOT

state and zip code)

(skip one line)

Date

(month capitalized and written out—no slashes)

(skip two lines)

The Inside Address

Name and title of person to whom you are writing

Name of Business/Organization

(if applicable)

Street address

City, State Zip Code

(comma between city and state, NOT

state and zip code)

(skip two lines)

Salutation (Addressed to specific person. Example – Dear

Dr. Evans or To Whom It May Concern…not “Dear Sir”)

Dear _________:

(salutation always followed by a colon (:)

(skip two lines)

Paragraph One

Introduction – reason for writing. Tell reader who you are (i.e.

student at Harkness) and why you are writing (i.e. to express

your opinion on a topic).

Paragraph Two

(skip one line)

Body – additional information. Describe why you believe

what you do (i.e. why you feel compelled to write about

the subject—stem cell research.)

Paragraph Three

(skip one line)

Closing – state appreciation for reader’s time and

consideration, request any necessary follow up actions,

offer a contact (such as your email address or phone

number).

(skip two lines)

Closing

Sincerely,

(capitalize the S, comma always follows the

closing)

Sign your name

(skip four lines)

Business Letter Full Block Format

Related Articles

Related forms

Related Categories