Free Invoice Templates by Format

Find the File or Layout You Need

Choose the software you already use or a layout with room for the charges you need to show. Each link opens the matching template page.

Word, Excel & Google Templates

Word and Google Docs let you edit descriptions and arrange the page. Excel and Google Sheets suit invoices with several quantities and rates.

• Word Invoice Template
• Google Docs Invoice Template
• Excel Invoice Template
• Google Sheets Invoice Template

Blank and Everyday Layouts

A blank template gives you room to fill in your own details. Basic, simple, standard and generic layouts provide a familiar starting point for everyday charges.

• Basic Invoice Template
• Blank Invoice Template
• Simple Invoice Template
• Standard Invoice Template
• Generic Invoice Template

Detailed or Branded Invoices

An itemized template shows each charge on its own line. Custom and modern templates offer other ways to present the finished invoice.

• Itemized Invoice Template
• Custom Invoice Template
• Modern Invoice Template

Online, Mobile, Manual or Draft

The online and mobile pages help you create an invoice in your browser or on your phone. The manual page covers paper billing. A draft is an unfinished invoice, not a file format.

• Online Invoice Template
• Mobile Invoice Template
• Manual Invoice Template
• Draft Invoice Template

Choose Where to Edit and What to Show

Choose where to edit the invoice first. Then decide how much detail the customer needs and what the bill is for.

Check the File Before You Send It

Save a copy of the template for each new invoice. Keep the original template free of customer-specific details so it is ready for the next bill.

• Replace sample business and customer details.
• Add a unique invoice number, the invoice date and the payment due date.
• Check quantities, prices, discounts and tax. Review formulas after adding or removing spreadsheet rows.
• Read the descriptions and payment terms. Check the finished PDF for cut-off text or awkward page breaks.

The editable file is your working copy. The PDF is a finished version you can send or print. In Docelf, you can create the invoice and download its PDF without managing a separate template file.

Choose a Template for the Way You Bill

Need a deposit request, an hourly bill or a paid invoice? Browse invoice types. The format alone does not tell the customer what you are asking them to do.

For job-specific descriptions, use industry templates. For a sale, order or contracted job, start with business invoice templates.

More Ways to Start an Invoice

Use these collections when the work or billing situation matters more than the editing format.

• Free Invoice Template
• Invoice Templates by Industry
• Invoice Types
• Business Invoice Templates

Invoice Format FAQs

• Which invoice template format should I use?

  Start with the software you know. Use the links above to find its invoice template. To create the invoice without managing a separate file, use Docelf online.

• Should I use Word or Google Docs, or Excel or Google Sheets?

  Word and Google Docs are useful for longer descriptions or notes. Excel and Google Sheets let you use formulas for quantities, rates and totals. Check the finished invoice before sending it.

• What is the difference between an invoice format, layout, and style?

  The format is the software or file used to edit the invoice. The layout is the arrangement of fields and line items. The style is its visual design. None of these changes the charge or the payment due date.

• What is the difference between blank, basic, simple, standard, and generic invoice templates?

  A blank template leaves the details for you to fill in. Basic and simple templates keep the bill short and easy to scan. Standard and generic templates use a familiar invoice layout without focusing on one trade.

• When should I use an itemized, custom, or modern invoice template?

  Use an itemized template when the customer needs a breakdown of the total. Choose a custom template to adjust the design and details, or a modern template for a different look. Keep the amount due easy to find.

• What are online, mobile, manual, and draft invoice options?

  You can work online in your browser or create an invoice on your phone. Use a manual layout for paper billing. A draft is an invoice you are still preparing, so check it before sending.

• Can I save or download an invoice as a PDF?

  Yes. Word, Excel, Google Docs and Google Sheets let you save or export a PDF. Check the finished layout and totals. In Docelf, you can download the invoice as a PDF or email it directly.

Ready to Create the Invoice Online?

Finish the bill without keeping track of another template file.

• Reuse saved customer and item details
• Let Docelf calculate the invoice total
• Email the invoice or download a PDF

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