- All text is flush left (no indentation)
- No extra spacing between paragraphs
2. Modified block format
- Same as block format, but the date and closing are indented the same as the body of the letter
3. Semi-block format
- Similar to modified block, but the first line of each paragraph is indented
- The date may or may not be indented
4. Full-block format
- All text is flush left (no indentation)
- Paragraphs are separated by an extra line of spacing
5. Hanging indent format
- All lines after the first are indented
- The first line is flush left
- This format is often used for business letters
Additional Letter Writing Formats:
- Personal Letter
- Friendly Letter
- Formal Letter
- Business Letter
- Complaint Letter
- Request Letter
- Memo
- Thank You Letter
- Cover Letter
- Email Format