This document describes three letter formats: complete block format which is left aligned with no punctuation except in the body; modified block format which is like complete block but with the date, closing, and signature indented slightly right and a colon after the salutation; and semi-block format which requires punctuation in the date, address, salutation, and closing, indents the first line of paragraphs, and places the date and closing on the far right side.

1. By DAWLE A P

2. Complete Block Format
Main Characteristics
 Left Aligned
 No Punctuation mark except body
 Leave one line between two paragraphs

3. Complete Block Format

4. Modified Block Format
Main Characteristics
 date, complimentary closing and the signature
line are slightly to the right of the center of the
paper.
 Body of the letter is like Complete Block
Format (Left aligned)
 Colon after salutation
for example Dear Sir:

5. Modified Block Format

6. Semi Block Format: Tips
 Punctuation mark is compulsory for dateline,
address, salutation and complementary close
 Each paragraph starts with space in body of the
letter.
 Do not leave blank line between two paragraphs in
body of the letter
 Date line and complementary close is on extreme
right side

7. Semi Block Format