Resources - Newsletter Templates

Good writing and graphical elements aren't the only things that make a newsletter successful. An attractive and easy-to-read design is equally important. It helps the reader follow the flow of content, helping them pay attention to the message.

Below are three newsletter templates you are free to download and use for your employee newsletter. Read over our Working with Word Templates article for tips on how to use these templates. From serious and business-like to casual and modern, it's up to you how you want your newsletter to look—and these templates will help get you there. They are all easy to work with and will open right in Microsoft Word, so you don't have to learn any new software. All the templates use "Lorem Ipsum" placeholder text that can be replaced with your content.

Also, be sure to read through the things to "Keep in Mind" below. These are useful tips regardless of which template you use.

Keep in Mind:

  • How color is used for decorative purposes, as well as article titles and background elements.
  • The use of fonts/typefaces. Too many typefaces can create a cluttered look, so try not to use more than two per document.
  • How borders are used for decoration, as well as for sectioning off certain areas for the table of contents, sidebars, etc.
  • Choose one template to use for every issue so readers will recognize your publication. Differences in accent colors or images between issues is fine, but keep the same overall look, fonts, etc. for consistency.