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+SEMI-BLOCK STYLE+ Company Logo or Letterhead

March 15, 2001 Mr. John Smith, Director of Operations SomeGroup Group SomeStreet Drive Sometown, VA 12345 Dear Mr. Smith : Thank you for your inquiry about Semi-Block format for letters. What follows is a quick summary of the format and the conventions it uses. Semi-block format or style is frequently called modified semi-block because it is a slightly less formal modification of full block format. This letter style places the date line in alignment with, or slightly to the right of dead center. Another option for placing the date line in semi-block is flush right. Similar to full block, semi-block places the inside address, salutation and any end notations flush with the left margin. However, unlike full block, each body paragraph of semi-block is indented five spaces. The complimentary close and signature block are aligned under the date. This page illustrates the spacing and layout of semi-block format. Both full block and semi-block formats generally contain all of the necessary parts of a letter. Sincerely yours , Dr. Sheila Carter-Tod English Instructor SCT/jm Enclosure

+SIMPLIFIED LETTER+ Company Logo or Letterhead

March 15, 2001 Mr. John Smith, Director of Operations SomeGroup Group SomeStreet Drive Sometown, VA 12345 SIMPLIFIED FORMAT LETTERS Thank you for your inquiry about Simplified format for letters. What follows is a quick summary of the format and the conventions it uses. Simplified format or style unlike full block and semi-block has fewer internal parts. This format is also the most widely used format in professional correspondence. Simplified format is focused and professional without unnecessary formality. Simplified format places all internal parts in left alignment; however, the traditional salutation is replaced with an all-caps subject line that is also placed flush with the left margin. Body paragraphs are left aligned and single spaced within and double spaced between. In simplified style, the writer's name and title, if necessary, are aligned with the left margin and typed in all caps at least five spaces below the last line of the body or message of the letter. This page illustrates the spacing and layout of simplified format. Both full block and semi-block formats generally contain all of the necessary parts of a letter. Sincerely yours ,

DR. SHEILA CARTER-TOD ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR SCT/jm Enclosure

+FULL-BLOCK STYLE+ Company Logo or Letterhead

March 15, 2001 Mr. John Smith, Director of Operations SomeGroup Group SomeStreet Drive Sometown, VA 12345 Dear Mr. Smith : Thank you for your inquiry about Full-Block format for letters. What follows is a quick summary of the format and the conventions it uses. Full block format is considered the most formal of the three styles. In full block format or style, every line is left justified. The dateline is placed two to six line spaces below the last line of the heading or letterhead. The inside address placement varies depending upon the length of the letter. A common spacing is four line spaces below the date line. The salutation is placed two lines below the attention line (if an attention line is provided). The first line of the body is placed two lines below an attention line or two to four lines below the last inside address line. When using full block, paragraphs are single spaced, with a double space between paragraphs. While there are no set rules governing format use, full block is generally used for (1) requests or inquiries, (2) claims, (3) announcements, (4) records of agreement, (5) transmittal of other technical documents, and (6) job applications. Most other types of letters use semi-block or simplified format. This page illustrates the spacing and layout of full block format. Sincerely yours , Dr. Sheila Carter-Tod English Instructor SCT/jm Enclosure

+MODIFIED LETTER + 4802 South Lewis Washington, DC 20090 (202) 555-8742

October 16, 2004 Mr. Ted Bloom Heritage Antiques 2990 M Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20038 Dear Mr. Bloom: Your current opening for a sales associate is very interesting, and my background and experience make me an ideal candidate for the position. I have a unique blend of experience in private industry and retailing, combined with a long-term interest in antiques. As a result, I have the following skills and accomplishments that relate to your organization. • Acted as liaison between a sales force of eight and a variety of customers. • Organized a community benefit antique auction of 250 pieces valued at more than $50,000. • Researched and acquired more than 50 Early American period pieces. • Managed all inventory control procedures at three plant locations. • Analyzed, interpreted, and corrected more than fifteen corporate general ledger accounts. • Maintained payroll records for up to 100 employees. • Interviewed and trained a clerical staff of 12. I am excited about the prospect of working at a quality store with a clientele that shares my enthusiasm and interest in antiques. I will call you next Wednesday to see when we can meet for an interview. Sincerely yours, Jamie Ervin

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