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Cover letter generator 

Generate quality cover letters in minutes to make a great first impression with free downloadable templates and AI creation in Microsoft Word.

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Write polished cover letters with ease using pre-made templates

Easily convince hiring managers that you’re the perfect candidate for the job by personalizing a cover letter template. Explore samples in different styles, layouts, color schemes, and font options for free.

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Edit cover letters with convenient AI tools

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Try automatic spell check

Instantly identify and correct spelling errors or typos in cover letters using AI with spell checker. Automatically improve professionalism with clear error free writing. Enhance writing efficiency by gaining real-time feedback as you type your cover letter in Word.

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Use grammar suggestions

Quickly detect and edit any grammatical mistakes in cover letters with the grammar checker. Stand out for all the right reasons by catching punctuation mistakes or incorrect use of plurals with AI using Copilot in Word. Create mistake-free cover letters to accompany your resume in minutes.

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View cover letter word count

Gain valuable document insights and track the length of your cover letter with the word counter in Word. Find essential stats including total word count, paragraph length, character count, and overall readability to help optimize cover letters for the best impact.

Create professional cover letters using templates

Streamline the job application process by starting with a ready-to-use cover letter template. Effortlessly show hiring managers why you’re perfect for the job by replacing the placeholder text with your personal information. Chat with Copilot in Word to draft or improve a cover letter in seconds.

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Generate a cover letter with AI

Use the power of AI with Copilot in Word to write an impactful cover letter and land your dream role. Chat with Copilot to help write a new cover letter that aligns with your resume or polish an existing to save valuable time. Copilot can read your resume or job advertisement to create a tailored cover letter for you. Create multiple cover letter versions to apply for various jobs faster.

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Customize cover letter formatting and style

Personalize a cover letter example to align with your professional brand by adjusting colors, fonts, and images. Easily customize formatting, margins, and text alignments to create an impactful Applicant Tracking System (ATS) friendly cover letter.

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Select ATS-friendly cover letter templates and keywords

Create an ATS-compliant cover letter, resume, or CV that’s suitable for both Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiters. Copilot can further assist by identifying more relevant ATS-friendly keywords for skills, titles, and qualifications for specific positions.

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Proofread and polish cover letters

Instantly polish cover letters and improve readability online with Word document editor. With the AI cover letter generator, turn on text predictions for faster writing, check for similarity to online sources, and receive document readability insights.

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Download cover letters in any file format

Save cover letters securely online with Word, then download finished documents for free. Choose from versatile exporting options to share directly with your hiring manager as a downloaded/printed document, PDF, or as a shareable OneDrive link.

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How to make a cover letter using a template in 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 the text with your personal information

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

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