API Changelog
Docs + Word6 pages
FreeRelease notes templates
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Internal Release Briefing for Support
Slides + PowerPoint12 slides
Free
Enterprise Release Notes
Docs + Word8 pages
Free
Release Notes
Docs + Word7 pages
Free
Software Changelog
Docs + Word9 pages
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Compare release notes versions
 API Changelog |  Internal Release Briefing for Support |  Enterprise Release Notes |  Release Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Document | Presentation | Document | Document |
| Works in | Google Docs and Word | Google Slides and PowerPoint | Google Docs and Word | Google Docs and Word |
| Length | 6 pages | 12 slides | 8 pages | 7 pages |
| Style | Minimal | Modern | Corporate | Corporate |
How to choose a release notes template
Release notes tell users and teams what changed in a new version of a product, including new features, fixes and anything they need to do.
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Cover the version and date, new features, improvements, bug fixes, breaking changes, and any action users must take.
Describe what changed for the user, not the internal work behind it, and put breaking changes first.
Compare API Changelog, Internal Release Briefing for Support, and Enterprise Release Notes, all 6 to 12 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.
Questions
What is a set of release notes?
Release notes tell users and teams what changed in a new version of a product, including new features, fixes and anything they need to do.
What should a set of release notes include?
Include the version and date, new features, improvements, bug fixes, breaking changes, and any action users must take. Describe what changed for the user, not the internal work behind it, and put breaking changes first.
Which release notes template should I start with?
Start with API Changelog: Tell integrators what changed in your API, what breaks and when, and how to move, in a six-page release note. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Internal Release Briefing for Support.
How many pages does a set of release notes need?
The templates here are 6 to 12 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.
Can I make a set of release notes in Google Docs?
Yes. These release notes templates work in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Google Slides, and Microsoft PowerPoint. All 5 templates are free, with no account or email needed.