It is blocked... but half way :D
The full block format does not indent.
ÒThe modified block letter format is usually used for personal letters and informal business correspondence.
block style, semi block style, indented style, full block style, hanging indented style, simplified letter style
Block formatThe entire letter is left justified (no indents) and single-spaced except for a double space between paragraphs.Modified Block format.The body of the letter is left justified and single-spaced as in standard block format.However, the date and closing are in alignment in the center of the page.
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The main formats for letter writing are block format, modified block format, and semi-block format. In block format, all text is left-aligned with single spacing except for double spacing between paragraphs. Modified block format is similar but has the date and closing aligned to the right. Semi-block format is a less common variant where the paragraphs are indented instead of being left-aligned.
It is blocked... but half way :D
A semi-block letter is less formal than a block letter.
semi block
a compromise between the block form and the indented form, the semi block employs the block form with open punctuation in all parts, except that the first word of each paragraph is indented 10 spaces
Check out the related link for an example of the full block format of an invitation letter.
I say that the full block format for a business letter is the most convenient to format. All of the information in the letter is justified to the left margin.
A semi-letter refers to a semi-formal letter. The correspondence is written on letter-head paper with a return address, block style, and formal salutation.
The full block format does not indent.
In a full block format letter, the date will be justified at the left margin. In a modified block format letter, the date will be tabbed one third to one half of the page to the right.
Yes, commas should always be used where appropriate.The only distinction of a block format letter is that there are no indents at the beginning of a paragraph. All content of the letter is standard.
ÒThe modified block letter format is usually used for personal letters and informal business correspondence.