Which is the correct format for a formal letter?
heading, salutation, body, closing, contact information
salutation, heading, body, closing, signature
heading, salutation, body, closing, signature
salutation, body, closing, signature, contact information

Head, salutation, body, closing, signature.

Explanation:

Formal letters need to follow strict writing patterns so that the reader knows what to expect. Let’s remember that formal letters seek a particular purpose: complaints, promotions, enquires, official information to name a few. Thus, it is written in serious formal language; most sentences are complex and they follow standards which are applicable to most.