Example Business Letter Semi Block Style. Semi-block format letters are just a little more formal than modified semi-block business letters. There are three types of block letter formats which include full block style, modified block style, and indented (Semi-block) style.
The block format is perfect for a cover letter created to accompany a resume as part of a job application. Full block format Full block has everything aligned to t. Alternative block letter format : This format closely follows the block format save that the date, complimentary closing ("sincerely") and the writer's name, title and signature appear on the right side of the page.
Semi-formal letters are more polite than informal letters.
Another sample block-style letter is provided below from the eBook Everyday Letters for Busy People. (Click on the link to the left or the image below to go directly to this section in the eBook!) The modified semi-block format business letter looks almost identical to the modified block letter, with just one difference: The first line of each paragraph is indented.
The only difference between the two is that the semi-block letter's paragraphs are indented one tab stop. There are three main styles of business letter: block, modified block, and semi-block styles. What goes in each area also may vary, depending on whom the letter is being sent to and who is writing it.