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Here are some tips for writing a formal letter:

 Salutation
The standard salutation for a formal letter is "Dear Sir/Madam". If you don't know the recipient's
gender, you can address them by their occupation or full name.
 Subject line
The subject line should be short and direct, and it should explain the purpose of the letter. If you're
responding to a letter, you can start the subject line with "RE".
 Contact information
Your name and contact information should be in the upper left corner of the letter. This should
include your full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address. If you're writing on
behalf of a company, you should include the company's contact information instead of your own.
 Closing salutation
The closing salutation should be formal. You can vary your closing salutations based on the tone of
the letter.
 Proofread
Before sending your letter, read it over for spelling and grammar errors. You can also consider
reading it aloud to listen for inconsistencies.
 Tone
A formal letter requires a more formal and professional tone than an average letter.
 Formatting
Use the standard business letter format. This will help you know which parts to include and how to
arrange them.
 Be concise
The introduction of your letter should clearly state the purpose of your correspondence. Make sure to
keep it short and to the point.

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