FORMAL LETTERS are OFFICIAL,BUSINESS LETTERS :
There are many types of formal letters. Some important types are mentioned below:
1. Complaint Letter2. Enquiry Letter
3. Order Letter
4. Letters to the Editor
5. Application Letters
There are few common components in all formal letters they are as follows:
1.Sender's Address
1.Sender's Address
2.Date
3.Receiver's Address
4. Reference: (In case you are replying or sending a letter on behalf of a company)
5.Subject:
6.Salutation (Sir/Madam/Dear Sir/Dear Madam)
7.Main Body
Thee Paragraphs :
Para 1
(Introductory/Reference)
Para 2
(Explain Problem/ Issue/ Qualification Experience/
Details of the topic)
Para 3
(Tactful request/Suggestion/ Appeal)
e.g. Kindly look into the matter and take steps to solve the issue. (Complaint Letter)
May you please look into the matter to solve the issue? (Complaint Letter)
I shall be delighted to appear for personal interview. (Job Application)
I shall be delighted to share more details in personal interview. (Job Application)
Kindly give due publicity to my letter in your daily. (Letter to the editor)
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to appeal/suggest readers/concerned authorities to (do smg) so that citizens can take a sigh of relief.( Letter to editor)
Kindly send the catalogue the details of the products and services your company provides.(enquiry)
Kindly send the above items at your earliest.I am attaching a DD /Cheque/No... of bank Rs.800 as an advance remaining amount will be paid on delivery.( Order)
I request you to send the above items to the above mentioned address and oblige.
Para 1
(Introductory/Reference)
Para 2
(Explain Problem/ Issue/ Qualification Experience/
Details of the topic)
Para 3
(Tactful request/Suggestion/ Appeal)
e.g. Kindly look into the matter and take steps to solve the issue. (Complaint Letter)
May you please look into the matter to solve the issue? (Complaint Letter)
I shall be delighted to appear for personal interview. (Job Application)
I shall be delighted to share more details in personal interview. (Job Application)
Kindly give due publicity to my letter in your daily. (Letter to the editor)
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to appeal/suggest readers/concerned authorities to (do smg) so that citizens can take a sigh of relief.( Letter to editor)
Kindly send the catalogue the details of the products and services your company provides.(enquiry)
Kindly send the above items at your earliest.I am attaching a DD /Cheque/No... of bank Rs.800 as an advance remaining amount will be paid on delivery.( Order)
I request you to send the above items to the above mentioned address and oblige.
8.Complimentary Close
e.g.
Yours sincerely/Yours truly/Yours faithfully
(Signature of Sender)
e.g.
Yours sincerely/Yours truly/Yours faithfully
(Signature of Sender)