Ready-Made Cover Sheet Templates in Microsoft Word (DOC)

How to Create a Cover Sheet in Word

According to eFax, people use 43 million fax machines worldwide, which only means that faxing is still relevant. And fax cover sheets are as important as the messages themselves, so to create a cover sheet for your fax mails, use the tips below as your guide.

1. Add Your Company Details

The very assignment you must do in starting a cover sheet is to provide your company's details at the top. Include details beginning from your company logo (graphic design must be visible), name, contact details, and address. In short, you can provide your company letterhead.

2. Write the Recipient's Information

The next step you have to follow is to include the recipient's details, such as the name of the individual or the company and contact details. This is crucial, so the recipient knows if the document is for him or her. Additionally, you can add the names of other recipients who must receive the message and write them in the CC (carbon copy) section.

3. Input the Fax Details

Thirdly, fax details should also be present in your basic sheet. These details include the fax number, number of pages, the subject of the message, and the fax date.

4. Leave a Message

In this section, you can include a message that you want the recipient(s) to know. You can write a short paragraph about what the message is about. You can even share what kind of document (research, report, proposal, portfolio, meeting minutes, etc.) you've enclosed with it .

Additionally, you may also give options about the importance of the message or what you want the recipient to do after reading it. You can add a checklist on this section: for review, please recycle, urgent, please reply, etc.

5. Keep the Cover Simple and Professional

The over-all look or format of your fax cover sheet word document must be simple and professional. You don't have to add designs or use different colors to keep a minimal look.

General FAQs

• What is a cover sheet for fax?

  A cover sheet is a document that you can find in a faxed material. It's the document's cover page and contains the fax number, recipient's information, and sender's details.

• What is the difference between a cover sheet and a cover letter?

  A cover letter is a personal letter that a person sends to a prospective employer. This letter includes a person's characteristics, work experience, and explanation of why he or she is perfect for the position.

  Oppositely, a cover sheet is more like a cover letter, but it's quite impersonal and informal. It contains information such as the contact number, name, and other basic details to introducing oneself.

• Does the fax cover sheet count as a page?

  The fax cover sheet counts as a page. When you write the number of pages of your fax, ensure that you add one page for the cover sheet.

• What is a cover?

  A cover is anything that conceals or protects the surface of something.

• Is a cover page one word or two?

  The word cover page is not a single word but contains two words.