A modified block style business letter is justified at the left margin with the exception of the return address (if not using letterhead), the reference line, and your closing, signature, and printed name. These are tabbed about one third to the right of the page.
A full block style business letter has all content justified at the left margin, including the your return address (if not using letterhead), the reference line, and your closing, signature, and printed name.
See the link below for a sample of the modified block style business letter.
block and modified block (NovaNet)
See the link below for full block and modified block style letters.
1.full block 2.block 3.modified block 4.AMS simplified
left tab 3.25"
See the link below for a sample of the modified block style business letter.
block and modified block (NovaNet)
The date on a modified block format is one blank space below the return address.
ÒThe modified block letter format is usually used for personal letters and informal business correspondence.
Modified block style is a type of business letter format where the date, closing, and signature block are aligned to the right. The body of the letter is left-aligned. It is commonly used in business correspondence.
See the link below for full block and modified block style letters.
1.full block 2.block 3.modified block 4.AMS simplified
left tab 3.25"
modified block style
A modified block style is a format for a business letter. The date and the signature are centered. All paragraphs are not indented. All text is aligned to the margin on the left side of the paper.
The keyed letter parts into set keying to modidied block letters are dateline and the closing lines.
The two main formats for writing letters are block format and modified block format. In block format, the entire letter is left-justified with no indentation for paragraphs. In modified block format, the sender's address, date, and closing are right-justified, while the rest of the letter is left-justified.