Download the newsletter template below, open it in Word, and replace the sample text with your own details.
| File type | Word (.docx) |
|---|---|
| Main fields | organization and issue date, lead story, department or community updates, important dates, recognition or notices |
| Cost | Free |
A newsletter keeps a defined audience informed about news, events, updates, and useful resources. Use the editable layouts below for a company, school, club, or community group, and choose a publication schedule you can maintain.
Give Each Issue a Clear Focus
Start with the information readers most need now. A workplace issue might lead with an operational change; a community issue might lead with an event deadline. Use short sections with descriptive headings, then add dates, contact details, and an explicit action where a response is needed.
Check that every article serves the audience rather than filling space. Confirm permissions for photographs, verify links, and include a publication date so readers can distinguish current information from an older issue. Preview the finished newsletter at its intended print size or on a phone before sharing.
Download the Newsletter Template
1. Company Newsletter Template
The layout includes space for organization and issue date, lead story, department or community updates, together with important dates, recognition or notices, editor contact information.
Download Company Newsletter Template
2. Community Newsletter Template
Download Community Newsletter Template
What Should a Company Newsletter Include?
- organization and issue date
- lead story
- department or community updates
- important dates
- recognition or notices
- editor contact information
Which Newsletter Layout Suits You?
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Common problems include publishing without a clear lead story, crowding the page with unrelated notices, using long paragraphs without headings, forgetting contact details and deadlines.
Newsletter planning example
For a monthly team newsletter, choose one lead story, two short updates and one clear call to action. Write concise headings that explain why each item matters. Use consistent dates and links, and remove sections that have no useful content that month. A content calendar template can help plan future issues, while a press release template is better for a single formal announcement.
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Newsletter FAQ
What should a newsletter template include?
At minimum: organization and issue date, lead story, department or community updates, important dates.
Is the newsletter template free to download?
Completely free. Use the newsletter at home or at work as often as you need.
Do I need Microsoft Word for the newsletter template?
Word is easiest for the newsletter. Other editors open it too, though fonts may shift slightly.
What paper should I print the newsletter template on?
Plain 80 gsm office paper suits most newsletter copies; use heavier card only for display or keepsake versions.
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Tip: see Microsoft’s steps for exporting to PDF.
