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Business letters

Create well-written business letters that cover a wide range of tasks relevant to various industries with ready-to-use templates by Microsoft Word.

Write with confidence and ease

Communicate effectively and write in the best letter format by customizing a free ready-to-use business letter template. From cover letters and letters of interest to resignation and thank you letters, Microsoft Word has a letter sample to suit any business need, to help you avoid hours drafting a business letter from scratch. You can also streamline your process by using Copilot in Word to improve the readability and clarity of your letter.

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Adaptable business letter templates for any occasion

Find the best business letter template to suit your needs. Explore customizable letter examples in different styles, color schemes, and layouts to use and print for free.

Professional resignation letter templates

Notify your employer of a resignation while maintaining a respectful rapport using a tailored letter example.

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Well-written letter of interest templates

Make a memorable impression on potential employers and unlock new job opportunities using a ready-to-use business letter sample.

Polished recommendation letter templates

Help a job applicant enhance their credibility and leave a lasting impression with a letter of recommendation template.

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Respectful thank you letter templates

Show your appreciation and express enthusiasm after an interview with a ready-to-personalize thank you letter example.

How to create a business letter using a template in Word

  1. In your browser, explore Word business letter templates 

  2. Double click on the free business letter template you want to use 

  3. Replace the text with your personal information 

  4. Save, print, and send your letter as a PDF

How to create a business letter

The simpler way to write business letters

Microsoft Word has a letter sample to suit any business intent. Choose the right letter template in your favorite style, color scheme, or genre, with up-to-date formatting and structure. 

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Rewrite an existing letter with AI

Copilot can effortlessly rewrite and improve your existing business letter in minutes, with the power of AI. Using Copilot prompts, you can easily update, refine, and rewrite to suit any industry, need, or job title. 

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Personalize letter styles and color schemes

Customize the business letter example so it fits your personality or industry by adjusting the page colors, fonts, and size. Editing the appearance of text styles and color schemes doesn’t impact the written content within the document.

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Gain valuable feedback and insights

Instantly enhance the readability of a business letter with the Microsoft Editor feature in Word. Either while writing from scratch or using a letter template, Editor shares valuable insights about spelling, grammar, and content similarity, while also suggesting refinements. 

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Save and download in any file format

Save, download, share or print your finished business letter in seconds without leaving the Word app. Select a versatile file format for your business document and download as a DOCX or PDF. Alternatively, click the share button and send your letter directly to your recipient.

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Frequently asked questions