Add a short, personal note to documents, samples, or packages with this free with compliments slip template for Word. The design includes a company name, message area, “With Compliments” wording, and contact details inside a colorful border.
Use it when an enclosure needs a brief introduction rather than a full letter. Replace the sample details, write a concise message, and prepare the slip at the size you want to print.
The file is not a sheet of repeated slips or a document already set to a finished slip size. Prepare the artwork and print layout before producing multiple copies.
Compliments Slip Preview
The original preview includes a large presentation heading and Blue Layouts web address outside the slip. Review these page elements when preparing your finished print layout.
What Is a With Compliments Slip?
A with compliments slip is a small piece of business stationery enclosed with something you are sending. It identifies the sender and leaves room for a short printed or handwritten note, such as “As requested, please find the samples enclosed.”
It can accompany a brochure, returned document, sample, or business gift. Its purpose is to add context and a personal touch; it is not primarily a sympathy or get-well card. Use a letterhead template instead when you need a detailed explanation or formal correspondence.
What Can You Edit in This Template?
Company name: replace the sample text with your business or organization name.
Company message: add a short enclosure note, greeting, or tagline, or leave the space available for handwriting.
Business address: enter a useful public correspondence address.
Website: replace the placeholder with your current web address.
Email and phone: provide the contact details recipients should use for questions.
Appearance: adjust editable text and design elements to suit your branding.
The design already includes the phrase “With Compliments.” Keep the rest of the message brief so the slip remains easy to read and has room for a name or signature.
How to Customize the Slip in Word
Save a working copy. Open the .docx file and retain the original separately.
Replace the business details. Update the company name, address, website, email, and phone number.
Choose the message format. Enter a note for a specific enclosure, or leave a clear writing area if you want reusable printed stationery.
Review the styling. Adjust fonts and colors where the elements are editable. Some decorative artwork may need to be replaced rather than recolored separately.
Set up the final slip. Select the relevant artwork and text, then arrange them in a document or print layout matching your chosen finished dimensions.
Remove unrelated presentation content from the print layout. Check the large sample title and external web-address text so they are not accidentally included with your finished slip.
Proofread and test print. Check contact details, message spacing, and the size of the writing area before making a batch.
Word’s Selection Pane can help you locate overlapping objects. Move or resize the slip’s elements together where possible, then inspect the text for wrapping or clipping.
Sample Messages for a Compliments Slip
Choose wording that explains the enclosure and, where needed, the next step. Replace bracketed details before use.
Enclosure
Sample message
Requested documents
As requested, please find the documents enclosed. With compliments, [Name].
Product samples
Please find the samples we discussed. Contact [Name] if you would like further details.
Business brochure
Thank you for your interest. Our brochure is enclosed for your review.
Returned originals
Please find your original documents enclosed. Thank you for sending them to us.
Business gift
A small thank-you for your support. With compliments from the team at [Company].
If you are enclosing promotional material, our tri-fold brochure template provides a separate layout for the fuller message. Keep the slip focused on the enclosure rather than repeating the brochure.
Printing and Cutting Tips
Choose the finished dimensions first: match the slip to your envelope, packaging, or printer’s specifications. The Letter-size document page is not the slip’s finished size.
Prepare repeated copies if needed: arrange the final slip artwork on a sheet with room for trimming; do not duplicate the entire presentation page.
Check handwriting space: use paper and a finish that work with the pen you intend to use.
Allow safe margins: keep text away from cutting edges. Ask your printer about bleed if the colored border must extend to the trimmed edge.
Test at the intended size: check that small contact details remain readable and that print scaling has not changed the dimensions.
Save a PDF proof: review the exported page before sending it to a print service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the template a Word document or a PDF?
The download is a Word .docx document. You can export your finished version to PDF after editing and arranging the print layout.
Does the file contain multiple slips per page?
No. It presents one design on a larger page. Create a repeated layout yourself if you want several slips on each printed sheet.
Can I leave the message blank for handwriting?
Yes. Remove the sample company message and leave sufficient blank space for a short note and sender’s name. Keep the business contact details printed.
Can a compliments slip replace a business letter or invoice?
Use it for a brief accompanying note. Keep detailed correspondence and billing information in their own documents rather than trying to fit them into the slip.
Should I include a business card as well?
You can include one if the recipient would benefit from a separate contact card. Our business card template offers another starting layout. Use consistent business details across both designs.
