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Cover letter generator 

Create quality cover letters to make a great first impression with free templates and AI cover letter generator in Microsoft Word.

Write a polished cover letter with ease using pre-made templates

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

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 the quality and professionalism of cover letters to ensure writing is clear and polished. Enhance writing efficiency by gaining real-time feedback as you type 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. Create mistake-free cover letters to assist 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.

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 write 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 the best cover letter and land your dream position. Chat with Copilot can help you write a new cover letter to match your resume or polish an existing to save valuable time. AI technology can read your resume or job advertisement to create a tailored cover letter for you, showcasing valuable skills and strengths. You can even create multiple versions of a cover letter to apply for different 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 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 with the online document editor in Word. While creating with the AI cover letter generator, turn on text predictions for faster writing, check cover letters for similarity to online sources, and receive document insights.

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Download cover letters in any file format

Save cover letters securely in Word for the web, then download finished documents for free. Choose from versatile exporting options to share directly with your hiring manager as a document, PDF, or OneDrive link. Save, download, and print cover letters with Word for the web.

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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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Frequently asked questions

Make a cover letter for any career path with a free template from Word.