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Why is proper formatting of a document important?

Document formatting is one of the most important elements in readability for end users. A document can be frustrating to read and absorb if it isn't structured into a clear hierarchy of information. 

  • The look of your HR documents does matter to professionals and does make a lasting first impression on prospective and existing employees.
  • Everyone appreciates a company that takes the time to make their information look good so that it can be easily read and understood. 
  • When your company or HR documents are formatted consistently, readers become accustomed to the way information is structured and how it flows. When they know what to expect and are familiar with how the content hierarchy in your documents is presented, your readers can scan and read future documents more quickly and easily.   

Don't take our word for it.

Take a look at the following documents and see if you don't agree that formatting makes a big difference.

This is an example of an HR document that was not professionally formatted and is difficult to read. Example 1 - Not formatted

This is an example of an HR document that was not professionally formatted and is difficult to read. Example 2 - Formatted

We teach you how to format your documents

ConnectsUs HR doesn't just provide you with handsome easy-to-read HR documents. We also show you how to format them with online Microsoft® Word® and Excel® help pages created specifically for the features included in our templates — so your documents always look their best (and so do you).

Our experience with customers confirms that the vast majority are not familiar with the basic functionality available in Word and Excel. Our customers tell us that an unexpected bonus of using our products is that they significantly increase their document formatting skills because they are learning as they are transforming their documents:  "If only I knew how easy it was to format documents, my life would have been a lot easier. Thank you!"