Confluence Release Notes Template
Keep customers and stakeholders informed with clear, comprehensive, and engaging release notes.
Want to use our Release Notes Template? Simply install Mosaic: Content Formatting Macros & Templates and choose it from the Confluence templates library.
Once you've installed Mosaic, follow these steps:
- In Confluence, click Templates in the top menu bar.
- Click on the templates search bar and type ‘Mosaic’.
- Select the ‘Release Notes’ template, then click Use template to get started.
You can also view and use all the templates from the Mosaic app homepage. Just click Apps > Mosaic, scroll down to the templates section, and choose a template.
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What are release notes?
Release notes summarise updates made to your product or service during a specific release cycle. They provide details about new features, improvements, bug fixes, and any other changes that users should know about. Release notes are essential for keeping stakeholders informed and ensuring smooth communication between teams and customers.
With the right release notes template, you can deliver updates clearly and professionally while saving time on formatting.
Why does your company need release notes?
User experience and engagement
Release notes can highlight new features or enhancements that users might not discover on their own, encouraging users to explore the full capabilities of the product.
Transparency and trust
Documenting changes and being open about the development process can foster a sense of accountability and responsibility that users and stakeholders will be sure to appreciate.
Troubleshooting and support
Release notes can help support teams quickly identify if a reported issue is related to a recent update or if it’s a new problem. They can also help users understand whether any issues they’re experiencing have already been identified.
What elements should release notes include?
Version details
Information about the version number or release date ensures users know exactly which update they’re reviewing.
Backgrounds are a great way to highlight key information in your release notes.
Changes and updates
All changes made during the release cycle should be documented in the release notes. This includes any:
- new features,
- improvements,
- bug fixes,
- deprecated features,
- and security updates,
with clear explanations of the impact each will have.
Relevant links and next steps
Our Release Notes Template allows readers to easily navigate to updated documentation, instructions for upgrading, and contact details for support or feedback, so customers and stakeholders can always find what they need.
How to use our Release Notes Template
Want to use our Release Notes Template? Just follow our guide above to start using this and many more templates in Confluence.