Release Notes Template

Download this Release Notes template package with 2 pre-formatted templates in MS Word. Each template includes 17 pages of material including sections on Changes to release notes, Scope, System Requirements, New Features, Dropped Features, Fixed Issues, Hotfixes, Known Issues, Limitations & Restrictions, Caveats, and Deployment Instructions.

1. Introduction

1.1. Changes to the release notes
1.2. Scope

2. System Requirements
2.1. Operating systems supported
2.2. System requirements

3. New Features

4. Dropped Features

5. Fixed Issues
5.1. Included Hotfixes
5.2. Included maintenance fixes

6. Known Issues, Limitations & Restrictions
6.1. Known Issues
6.2. Limitations
6.3. Restrictions

7. Caveats

8. Deployment Instructions
8.1. <Item 1> – Deployment Instructions
8.2. <Item 2> – Deployment Instructions
8.3. <Item 3> – Deployment Instructions

9. Related Documentation
9.1. Obtaining Documentation

How to use this Release Notes template

1. How to use this template
1.1. How to add your logo to the cover page
1.2. How to change [COMPANY] to your company name
1.3. How to add your logo to the header
1.4. Updating the Table of Contents
1.5. Adding Notes
1.6. Adding Warnings
1.7. Adding Comments
1.8. Bullet Lists
1.9. Numbered List
1.10. Sample Tables

Product Specifications

File Format: The templates are in Microsoft Word (.docx) and Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) format.

The template pack includes the following documents:

• Release Notes Template #1 – 17 pages
• Release Notes Template #2 – 17 pages
• Document Control Spreadsheet – 1 spreadsheet