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CV Template Word Files: 11 Formats in .docx

Each CV template Word file on this page is a normal .docx document, written to open cleanly in Microsoft Word and in every program that reads Word files. We opened all 11 in Microsoft Word before publishing them: each one loads as a single page with no repair message.

What is inside each Word file

  • Real Word styles: your name uses the Title style and every section heading uses Heading 1, so the Navigation pane works and screen readers can follow the page.
  • A real bullet list, so new bullets line up when you press Enter.
  • Right aligned dates set with a tab stop. Type over the text and the date stays in place.
  • Arial or Times New Roman only. No fonts to install.
  • No macros, no images, no hidden text, no watermark.

Changing the Word CV format

To change colours or sizes in one go, right click a heading, choose Select All Text With Similar Formatting, then set the new colour or size. To switch paper size, use Layout, Size and pick A4 or Letter. To save a PDF, use File, Save As and choose PDF.

Word file or online builder?

Use the Word file if you like to work in Word. Use the CV builder if you would rather fill in a form: it gives you the same formats with your text already in place.

Sources

  • National Careers Service (UK Government): How to write a CV
  • Template files: made by Dev Global Jobs and opened in Microsoft Word before publishing.

Sources last checked: 2 October 2026.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the files work in every version of Word?

The download is free. The files are in the .docx format, which Word has used since Word 2007.

Do the files open in Google Docs, LibreOffice or Pages?

Yes. All three open .docx files. Small differences in line spacing are normal between programs.

Why do the files have no pictures or icons?

Plain text and simple structure survive editing and are read correctly by application systems. You can add your own design on top.

How do I keep the layout when I add more jobs?

Copy a whole job block (title line, employer line and bullets) and paste it below. The spacing and tab stops come with it.

Can I get the same template as PDF?

Yes. Every format page offers the PDF next to the Word file.

Which Word template is the simplest?

The simple CV format and the ATS-friendly format. Both are single column with no tables.