Modified Semi-block format Formal letter format by Expert Writer - February 8, 2016February 7, 20200 In a modified semi-block format letter, all text is aligned to the left side of the paper. Exception is being made only on the following: - sender's address, - date - closing line In this letter format, all paragraphs are indented, and the author's address, date, and closing are usually indented in same position. Have a look at the picture provided below.
Semi-block formal letter format Formal letter format by Expert Writer - October 19, 2014February 7, 20200 Semi block letter format follows the same arrangement as the block format (i.e., left alignment) except for paragraphs where indention is applied, unlike in block format where paragraphs follow same alignment. Semi-block formal letter format has been used in the past under name "indented style" of the formal letter. This formal has been utilized mostly in non-official business correspondence, and therefore it was considered as less formal. Today, the email messages have replaced this format. As shown on the picture below in the semi block letter format each paragraph is indented for a 5 character spaces. The rest of the paragraph is full out. THE EXAMPLE SEMI-BLOCK LETTER FORMAT