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A formal letter is one written in a formal and uses formal language. Such letters are written for official
purposes to authorities, dignitaries, colleagues, seniors, etc, and not to personal contacts, friends, or
family. A number of conventions must be adhered to while drafting formal letters.
Here are the key elements of the formal letter and what to include in each section:
1. Sender’s address: The sender’s address is written at the top left-hand corner of the page
2. Date: The date is written below the sender’s address after Leaving one space or
line. The name of the month should never be written in short form.
3. Receiver’s address: The address of the recipient/receiver’s address and designation is written just below
the date.
4. Subject of the letter: It shows the main purpose of writing the letter in brief, which is written just below
the receiver’s address.
5. Salutation: It varies for different people and depends on the closeness between the people.
6. Body: The matter of the letter is written here. It is written in three paragraphs as follows -
7. Subscription (Complimentary Closing): It is a courteous way to leave before the letter ends. It is written
after the body of the letter according to the relationship with the person addressed. . It will include words
like With Regards, Best Wishes, Yours truly etc.
8. Sender’sname, signature,and designation (if any): The signature is written below the subscription.
Remember to put the signature above the name.
1. Sender’s address
2. Date
3. Name / Designation of Addressee
4. Address of the Addressee
5. Salutation
6. Subject
7. Body – Introduction, Content, Conclusion
8. Complimentary Close
9. Signature / Name of the Sender
10.Designation of the Sender
The Manager
Zack Publishing House
Dubai 400012
Dear Sir,
I have received the books that you sent last week. The books are in perfect condition, and they were
delivered on time. Owing to the great service rendered, I would like to order more books that would be a
great addition to the wide range of books available at my store. Given below is a list of books that I would
like to purchase:
I shall be grateful if you could send me copies of these books as mentioned by VPP as early as possible to
the address given.
Thank you in advance.
Yours faithfully,
Signature
JAVED
Manager, Read More Book Store