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Cover letter templates

Discover versatile cover letter templates to accompany any resume with Microsoft Word.

Application tracker friendly templates

Explore ATS-friendly cover letter templates in a wide variety of colors, styles, formats, and layouts.

Simple cover letter templates

Create a cover letter with a simplistic format and layout to make a good first impression. Easily customize fonts, color schemes, and design.

Bold cover letter templates

Design with confidence and add personality using a bold and professional cover letter.

Playful cover letter templates

Find colorful, bright, and playful cover letter templates to match any resume.

How to use cover letter templates in Microsoft Word

  1. In your browser, explore Word cover letter templates

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

  3. Replace text with personal information

  4. Save, print, and send cover letters as a PDF

Three cover letter templates by Microsoft Word.

Download free cover letter templates

Stand out from other job applicants using a free and professional cover letter template. Cover letters are a perfect complement to a resume, providing a valuable opportunity to showcase personality and enthusiasm for a position.

Start with a ready-to-use template to easily write a compelling cover letter in minutes. Enhance copy even further by chatting with Copilot in Word to suggest ATS-friendly keywords or expand content quickly using AI. All free cover letter templates are suitable for any stage of your career, from landing an internship or a dream job.

A cover letter template in the Microsoft Word editor.

Create quality cover letters using a template in Microsoft Word