Fax cover sheet template: How to make downloadable and printable fax cover sheets.

A fax cover sheet is essentially an introduction to your fax. It provides the sender and the recipient's contact information and/or fax number and offers a brief summary or description of the content.

You should always send a cover sheet before a fax, but it takes time to create a new one for each, especially if you send many. It’s a good idea to create a printable fax cover sheet template that you can easily customize, saving you time creating from scratch.

Here are a few tips to help you create your new cover sheet template and a free downloadable template to get you started.

Information to include in your printable fax cover sheet template.

You never know who might grab your fax off the printer unless you send it to a private fax machine. To make sure your fax goes to the right recipient, it’s important to include at least the following information on your fax cover sheet template:

• Your company name with logo
• Your name and contact information
• Date and time of when you sent the fax
• Total number of faxed pages
• Intended recipient’s name and contact information
• Confidentiality notice (if applicable)
• Description or summary of content
• Any relevant notes

As you build your template, be sure to leave spaces for each piece of content. That way, you can quickly fill out the sheet whenever you need to send a fax, making the faxing process much more efficient.

How to make a fax cover sheet template.

Your fax cover sheet template doesn’t have to be fancy. In fact, it shouldn’t be. These sheets are meant to be printed by a fax machine, so it’s best to avoid too many colors or design elements. The easier it is to print and read, the better.

Start by opening a new document and add your personal and business contact information at the top. This information will stay the same between faxes. Under your contact information, add a two-column table with as many rows as you have lines of information. If you follow the bullet points above, you’ll need six rows — since you already added your contact info.

In the left column, add the descriptors. For example, one column will say “Date and time,” the next will have “Total number of pages,” and so on. Leave the right column blank. This will be what you fill in before sending a new fax.

You can also download a fax cover sheet template for free online. Simply choose your favorite, download the PDF file, and customize it to fit your needs. You can edit PDFs online or convert a PDF to Word for even more control over the document layout.

Whenever you have your template the way you like, save it as a PDF to maintain your formatting. You can save your document as a PDF or convert Word to PDF online directly from your browser.

Frequently asked questions.

Is a fax cover sheet necessary?

Yes, a fax cover sheet is necessary whenever you send a fax. You never know who might get the fax off the printer, and the cover sheet ensures the document makes it to the correct recipient.

Can I handwrite a fax cover sheet?

Yes, you can handwrite a fax cover sheet. However, it’s always best to type it out. Typing is better for legibility and printing.

Where can I download a printable fax cover sheet template for free?

There are several free downloadable fax cover sheet templates available from Adobe Acrobat.

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