The correct Format of Formal and Informal Letters

If you are a student you would be also knowing that in the English Language Exam, the most marks are cut and majority topic from which the most marks are cut is Letters and Essays. In letters the format is more important than the content. So today we would be knowing the most accurate format of the letter which will be saving your percentage of marks. We will be also knowing some more knowledge about Letters.

What are the types of letters? 

Letters are classified in two categories i.e., Formal and Informal Letters.

• Formal Letters are the letters in which we share our thoughts, ask for any permission etc. from people from any company, principals and class teachers, Municipal Corporation, librarian and others.

• Informal Letters are the letters in which we talk with our family members such as father, mother, brother, friends and other lover ones.

Formats

Format of Formal Letter

House No.

Locality       (Sender's Address)(4 lines) 

Area

City

Date - 1st January, 20××

Designation

Office            (Receiver's Address)(3/4 lines)

Area

City

Dear Sir/Ma'am,

                            Subject: _________(1 Line)

                               Introduction__________________________________________________________________________________. (3 Lines)

            ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.(4-5 Lines)(Details)

           __________________________________________________________________________________________________.(3-4 Lines)(Conclusion)

Yours sincerely/faithfully/truly,

{Full Name}

Format of Informal Letter

House No.

Locality       (Sender's Address)

Area

City

Date - 1st January, 20××

Dear Sir/Ma'am,

Introduction______________________________________________________________________________. (3 Lines)

            _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.(4-5 Lines)(Details)

           _________________________________________________________________________________________________.(3-4 Lines)(Conclusion)

Yours lovingly,

{First Name}