Pick the template that matches the document

Template choice changes how a document feels before the reader finishes the first page. A status update should not look like a resume, and a resume should not look like an academic paper.

The easiest rule is to match the template to the reader. Clean is good for neutral delivery. Executive is stronger for proposals and reports. Resume is built for career documents. Creative works when visual emphasis matters.

Quick template map

• Clean: general documents and neutral sharing
• Executive: proposals, reports, and summaries
• Resume: job applications and personal profiles
• Creative: visual documents and diagram-heavy pages

Avoid this mistake

Do not choose a template because it looks impressive in isolation. Choose the template that makes the content easier to understand for the person receiving it.