Word resume templates
Microsoft Word's built-in resume templates are free, but many rely on tables and text boxes that break when you edit them, and that applicant tracking systems can misread. CVMark gives you a cleaner Microsoft Word resume template alternative: build your resume online with ATS-friendly layouts, a live preview, and AI writing help, then export it as a Word (.docx) file whenever you need to edit it in Word. Building and previewing is free.
Single-column, like Word's simplest templates, and the safest for ATS.
Structured layout with a skills sidebar for business and tech roles.
Two-column with generous white space. Ideal for printed copies.
To find Word's free templates: open Word, click File > New, and search "resume." You'll see a range of designs, from basic to colorful.
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For a deeper look at the built-in templates, see Microsoft Word resume templates.
Word templates: free to download, fully offline, but you handle every alignment and spacing fix yourself.
CVMark: free to build and preview online, with formatting handled for you and AI help with the writing. Export to Word (.docx) when an employer or recruiter asks for an editable file, or download a PDF for most applications.
If you're formatting in Word yourself:
Our step-by-step guide covers how to make a resume in Word.
Send a PDF unless the employer asks for Word. PDFs keep your formatting exactly as designed. Send Word (.docx) when a recruiter or staffing agency needs to edit it, or an application system only accepts Word. Keep both versions ready. See resume PDF or Word.
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