Business Communication Center
1003 Asp Avenue, Room 2050, Norman, OK 73019
September 1, 2016
Ms. Eudora Beesknees
Visual Concepts, Inc.
5432 Island Avenue
Lawton, OK 73505
Dear Ms. Beeskness:
Thank you for your August 29th letter requesting information on how to write
a business letter using the block letter format. Block format is the most
common style of business letter, and I am using it in this letter.
In a block letter, all lines of text from the dateline to the signature block are
left-aligned. The text along the right margin is ragged rather than right-
justified so the letter will be easier to read. Each paragraph is single-spaced,
with double line spacing (one blank line) between paragraphs.
The dateline should appear 2 lines below the letterhead. The inside address
should appear at least 2 lines below the dateline, and the salutation generally
should appear 2 lines beneath the inside address.
Place your complimentary close 2 lines below the body of your letter, and
type your signature block 4-5 lines below your complimentary close.
Sincerely,
David Williams
Executive Vice President
Handwritten
signature
goes here
Sample Business Letter
Copyright 2016 Michael F. Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma
Inside address
Your Letterhead
Dateline
Body
Complimentary close
Signature block
Salutation
David Williams
