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Functional SpecificationOne-Page PRDBusiness Requirements Document
FormatDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length7 pages3 pages8 pages
StyleModernCorporateModern

Writing a requirements document that gets read

Business or product requirements document. That is the job of the 3 templates on this page, and each one takes a different angle on it.

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Compare Functional Specification, One-Page PRD, and Business Requirements Document, all 3 to 8 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is the best requirements document template to begin from?

Start with Functional Specification: Specify screens, fields, rules and errors in testable statements that developers can build from and testers can pass or fail. If that is not the right fit, compare it with One-Page PRD.

How long is a requirements document?

The templates here are 3 to 8 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Which apps can I use for a requirements document?

Yes. These requirements document templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 3 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

Who are these requirements document templates written for?

Mostly startups and founders. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.

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