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Correct English letter format

The correct English letter format is as follows:

The correct English letter format includes the header, date, recipient's address, title, body, conclusion, signature and attachments (if any).

The following is a standard English letter format, which is suitable for formal letters:

1. Letterhead:

If you have company or organization letterhead, you should put it at the top of the stationery. The letterhead usually includes the sender's name, company name, address, telephone number and e-mail address.

[Your name]

[Your company name (if applicable)]

[Your address]

[City, State, Postal Code]

[Telephone number]

[E-mail Address]

2. Date:

Write the date of the letter on the left at the bottom of the letterhead. Dates are usually arranged in the order of month, day and year, for example:

20231October 18

3. Address of the recipient:

At the top left of the letter, write the name, address and postal code of the recipient. If this letter is addressed to a specific person, please be sure to state their names.

[Recipient's name]

[Recipient's Address]

[City, State, Postal Code]

4. Address:

Under the address of the recipient, write the address. If you know the names of the recipients, please use "Dear" followed by their names, for example:

Dear Mr. Smith,

5. The text of the letter:

Under the salutation, start the body of the letter. The text should clearly and concisely express your information or intention. Usually, text consists of several paragraphs, each separated by a blank line. Try to avoid abbreviations and slang in the text.

6. Close:

Write the conclusion after the body of the letter. Generally speaking, you can use the following common concluding remarks:

Sincerely (sincerely)

You are sincere.

Sincere greetings (sincere greetings)

Cordial greetings (sincere greetings)

After the conclusion, follow your name.

7. Signature:

There are two blank lines under the conclusion, and then write your name by hand. This is to leave enough space for handwritten signatures when printing or copying letters.