How To Write Release Notes: Template

Let's take a closer look at the release notes. Below you will find a template that you can use as a starting point for your release notes. Please note that information here serves as a basis for you - feel free to change as you see fit. 

[Product name] 

[Document name]

Release date: [product launch date]

Release version: [version number] 

Release: [Major / Minor / Patch]

Release notes version: [the version of releases notes, if you've created multiple versions]

End of support: [end of support date for this product]

Product overview: [write a few sentences about the product - keep it short; mention key features, offerings, etc.] 

Upgrade considerations: [write more details about why customers should consider upgrading to a newer version of the product; mention the impact on customers]

New features: [mention all new features in this release]

• Feature 1 [describe the feature, mention what's new, and what this feature can offer to customers]
• Feature 2 [describe the feature, mention what's new, and what this feature can offer to customers]
• Feature 3 [describe the feature, mention what's new, and what this feature can offer to customers]

Bug Fixes: [list all bug fixes in this release; you can use a bulleted list or a table, the choice is yours; if applicable, don't forget to add bug fix ID, description, impact, etc.]

Known Issues: [list all known issues in this release; you can use a bulleted list or a table, the choice is yours; if applicable, don't forget to add issue ID, description, impact, workaround, etc.]

Support/Contact: [mention how customers can reach you in case of any question about your product or for troubleshooting; list all/preferred communication channels]

I hope this template helps you when writing your release notes. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to contact me.