Modified Block Style

Since the introduction of email, a lot has changed in the professional way of communication. Surely, showing respect for the recipient is still one of the most important elements of a formal business letter. This Modern Business Letter template can help you find inspiration on how to create a professional email or letter. 

This document template shows the Modified block format style. This means, that business letters are considered a little less formal than full block letters. The most common layout of a professional business letter is known as Block Format (or ‘Full block’). It is the easiest format to use and simplest to set up in your word processing program. Using this format, the entire letter from beginning to the end of the letter, including your contact information, the date, the employer’s contact information, the body of the letter, and the greeting and closing, signature, is all left-justified. 

Also, in block format, the content on the page is single-spaced, except for a double space between each paragraph (as well as space above and below the date, above and below the salutation and signature). This gives a clean and professional look to your letter. The block format is perfect for a cover letter created to accompany a resume as part of a job application. Keep reading to learn more about block format cover letters and review examples and templates.