Order Letter Writing | Complete Format & Samples in PDF
Order Letter Writing | Format, Tips, and Samples
In the modern era, Nykaa, Myntra, Zomato, and many other platforms are used by the majority of the population, who rely on placing orders online. However, for business owners or sales executives, letters or emails are written to place bulk orders. For this purpose, CBSE has included a formal letter for placing and cancelling orders for Class 10 and 12 students.
This writing piece will help students understand letters of order along with their format, examples, and tips on “How to Write an Order Letter." This blog will also include letter-of-order practice questions for students to perform well in board exams.
This type of formal letter is written to place or cancel orders with product details for the seller or purchaser. The letter of order is the approval of the sale or purchase made. The letter can also include product features, quantity, colour, payment mode, or shipping details. The order letter is also referred to as a purchase order (PO).
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Letter of Order: Format
CBSE Letter of Order format is mentioned below.
Sender’s Address: The person enquiring must mention their address and email (if required).
Date: The date on which the letter is written
Receiver’s Address: Address of the concerned person
Subject: Mention the reason for the letter in one line.
Salutation: Use “Sir or Madam” for a formal greeting.
Body: The main content of the letter is written in three paragraphs: introduction, product details and specifications, and a concluding line with the expected delivery date.
Letter of Order: Examples
1. As the manager of Niti Institute of Excellence, Prabhuji Marg, New Delhi, you need to order books in bulk. Write a letter to M/s Singh & Bros. Booksellers, Lucknow, placing an order for the books to be supplied immediately. Sign yourself as Saurabh/Sujata. Write this letter in about 100-120 words.
Niti Institute of Excellence
Prabhuji Marg, New Delhi
24th January, 20XX
M/s Singh & Bros. Booksellers
Lucknow
Subject: Supply of books for the institution
Respected Sir/Madam
We want to place a bulk order for our institution’s library. We request that you reconsider the 10% discount proposed earlier. Since we are your regular clients and institutional buyers, kindly agree to a 15% discount. It is understood that the dispatch, delivery, and other expenses will be borne by your organisation.
The list of books with their particulars is attached herewith.
List of Books
Quantity
1.
Principles of Management Paperback – 2010 by James A.F. Stoner
12
2.
The Ecology of Commerce by Paul Hawken
12
3.
A Theory of Justice by John Rawls
10
4.
The One Minute Manager by Kenneth H. Blanchard
15
5.
Financial Statements by Thomas Ittelson
20
We look forward to the timely delivery of the books.
Yours Sincerely
Sourabh/Sujata
2. You are Vaibhavi Sinha, examination incharge, Goodway Public School, Aurobindo Road, Indore. You require 4 registers, blue and red ballpoint pens (50 each). You saw an advertisement of Sunrise Stationary Mart that is given below:
Sunrise Stationary Mart
We offer the best quality stationary items at the best prices. Contact us for more details and offers. Hurry Up !!
Place an order with Sunrise Stationary Mart, 12 Mall Road, Indore mentioning terms of payment, discount asked by you and delivery date (120 words).
Goodway Public School
Aurobindo Road
Indore - 110096
03rd April, 20XX
The Manager
Sunrise Stationary Mart
12, Mall Road,
Indore - 110067
Subject: Supply of stationary for the institution.
Respected Sir/Ma’am
This has reference to the quotation dated December 19, 20XX. Kindly send the following items to the address mentioned above:.
S. No.
List of Items
Quantity
1.
White Paper
4 reams
2.
Carbon Paper
2 packets
3.
Registers
12
4.
Blue ballpoint pens
50 each
The payment will be made in cash once the items reach us. I hope we are eligible for a 15% institutional discount. The goods have always reached us well on time and in excellent condition as per our specifications; we do expect the same delivery this time as well. Kindly notify us of the delivery date at your earliest convenience.
Yours faithfully,
Vaibhavi Sinha
Examination Incharge
Letter of Order: Guidelines to Follow
While writing letters for placing or cancelling orders, some guidelines must be followed by students during CBSE board exams.
Use formal language.
Be clear with the objective; don’t indulge in informal communication.
Avoid using technical jargon.
Be clear about the payment mode and when the delivery is expected from the seller.
Proofread the letter to check for quantity and specification errors.
Asking for a discount on products is optional.
Use company letterhead for professional orders.
Letter of Order: How to Write
The letter of order is written to notify either the seller or buyer about the products sold or bought. The letter also works as a confirmation document and can be used for record-keeping. Follow the formal letter format as given above and include the listed points.
The product or item name you want to purchase
Product/item specifications and quantity
Payment mode and delivery details in the order confirmation letter
Be clear about your objective and don’t miss any important details. Contact the recipient if you have any doubts. Regularly practice questions for letter writing and other writing topics to improve your English writing skills.
Letter of Order: Practice Questions
List of all the topics for a Letter of Order in English practice.
Letter of Enquiry Topics for Practice
You are Bhai Bajrang/Radha Joshi, Principal, Basant Public School, Nashik. Your school has just decided to plant trees along the boundary wall of your school, for which you need saplings. You also want to place a large number of potted plants in all the corridors to help make the school green and reduce pollution. Write a letter in 120 – 150 words to the proprietor of Masjid Nursery, Nashik, a wholesale supplier of all kinds of saplings and indoor/outdoor plants, placing an order for saplings of plants for the school.
Write a letter to Jindal Publishers, Pratap Vihar, Delhi to place an order for English to Hindi dictionaries, illustrated children's encyclopedias, fiction books etc. for your school library. Request them for a catalogue, discount offered, mode of payment and time taken for delivery. (100-120 words).
You are Vaibhav/Vaibhavi, incharge the Readers Club of Alpha Public School, Ajmer. The club has been established recently which requires many books. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the Manager (Marketing) National Book Trust, A 5 Green Park New Delhi placing an order for some books for the Readers Club. Use the following clues. Titles of the book (imagine the names) Number of copies required Discount
You are Sudha/Sudhir, Principal of Vasant School, Agra. Your school has started a Music Department. Write a letter to the Manager of Melody House, M.G. Road, Agra, wholesale suppliers of musical instruments, placing a detailed order for five musical instruments for the school. Ask for a discount on the catalogue price.
You are Zac Skaria, a resident of # 412, Magna Greens Apartments, Gandhi Marg, Jonpara, Mumbai. Three students of grade 10 from your residential complex have rescued and rehabilitated a few old beggars from the neighbourhood. You think that their work deserves appreciation and recognition. Write a letter to the President of the RWA, seeking recommendations for these youth, to be nominated for the ‘Serving Citizens Award’. Suggest other ways such acts of kindness could be recognised and awarded in the future.
You are Niharika, incharge of the neighbourhood library for children. Write a letter to manautal publishers placing an order for books 2 sets each of Panchatantra and Amar Chitra Katha. Mention the mode of payment, library discount and date of delivery.
You are Meera/Madhur, librarian of Vidya Bharti, Cantt Road, Lucknow. Write a letter to Oxford Publication placing a detailed order of textbooks for classes 6th and 8th for your school library. Mention subjects and quantity. Ask for a discount on the catalogue price.
You are Vikram/Vanya, Librarian, B.S Public School Delhi. Write a letter to the Manager of Amar Publication House, Mumbai placing an order for 4 sets of social studies books for grades 6-8 published by NCERT. Mention school discount, mode of payment and date of delivery
Imagine that you are the Principal, Mayur Public School, Mall Road, Mathura. Write a letter to the Sales Manager, Apsara Publishing House, Mandir Marg, Mathura, placing an order for some books for your school library. (Minimum four titles and number of copies).
You are Vaijanthi/Vijay from Prakasham Nagar, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Write a letter to Book Haven Store, requesting home delivery of the books, stationary and art materials you had ordered telephonically. Share the reason for being unable to pick up the goods in person. Confirm your address details and a convenient time slot.
Write a letter in 100-120 words to M/s Riddhi Publishing House, Rewari, complaining that the books sent by them were not the ones you had ordered and asking for a replacement. You are Shalini Arora/Samar Arora, of Kamla Nagar, New Delhi.
FAQs
What is an order letter?
The formal order letter is written to place, cancel, or replace the product or item. The letter is a confirmation document for the seller or buyer. The product details and specifications, along with the quantity, are mentioned in the letter.
How do I write an order letter?
The order letter is written in a format similar to the formal letter format. Include the product details and specifications, along with the quantities and expected delivery date, and proofread it before sending it.
How do you write a letter to improve your marks in CBSE English?
By practicing sample papers and letter-of-order practice questions, students can improve their marks in CBSE English.
In which sequence should I attempt my CBSE English exam?
It is advised to start with literature and writing skills. Attempt the reading session last, and make sure to revise the paper before submitting it.
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