New: AI Template Generator (Beta) — Don’t want to build a template from scratch? Describe what you need and AI creates a complete Google Doc template with proper placeholder syntax, formatting, and layout.
Template Types
Google Doc
Create templates directly in Google Docs using
{{ placeholder }} syntax.
Best for dynamic content with variable-length sections, line items, and
conditional content.Upload an existing PDF and use the visual editor to position data fields on
top. Best for fixed-layout documents like tax forms, branded designs, or
government docs.
Word (.docx)
Use a native Word file as your template with the same
{{ placeholder }}
syntax as Google Docs. Stays a .docx for its whole life and renders
straight to PDF. Best when your team designs documents in Microsoft Word.Which Should I Use?
| Google Doc | Word (.docx) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic content (variable-length text, line items) | Yes | No | Yes |
| Fixed layout (exact positioning) | No | Yes | No |
| Line items & repeating rows | Yes | No | Yes (single level) |
| Nested (multi-level) line items | Yes | No | No |
| Conditional content (show/hide sections) | Yes | No | Yes |
| E-signatures | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pixel-perfect design | No | Yes | No |
| Edit in Microsoft Word | No | No | Yes |