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How to Create CV & Calendar with Templates in MS Word (Video in Khmer)

Learn how to quickly create professional CV resumes, cover letters, and custom calendars in Microsoft Word using built-in templates.

📅2026-10-01âąī¸4 min readâœī¸Rean Computer 101

Hello all guys! Welcome back to word.rean.me by Rean Computer 101!

Stop designing CV resumes or calendars from a blank white page! Microsoft Word has hundreds of free, modern, beautiful built-in templates. You just click, pick, and type your information! Today I show you how short & to the point!


1. How to Create a Professional CV / Resume

Use Word templates to create a stunning CV in just 2 minutes:

How to Do:

  1. Open Microsoft Word => click File menu => click New.
  2. Type CV or Resume in top search box => press Enter.
  3. Pick your favorite design template => click Create.
  4. Click on sample placeholder text (Name, Experience, Education) and replace with your real information!
💡 Pro Tip
💡 Quick Photo Tip: Right-click on sample profile photo => select Change Picture => From a File... to swap with your professional headshot photo instantly!

2. How to Create a Custom Calendar in Word

Create a clean monthly or yearly calendar for school or office schedule:

How to Do:

  1. Click File => New.
  2. Type Calendar in search box => press Enter.
  3. Choose monthly or yearly calendar style => click Create.
  4. Select year & starting month => customize colors from Table Design tab!
â„šī¸ Information
â„šī¸ Export to PDF for Printing: When your CV or Calendar design is ready, go to File => Export => Create PDF/XPS so colors and font alignment stay 100% perfect when emailing or printing!

💡 Quick Tips:

  • Tip 1: Keep CV Length to 1-2 Pages

Keep font sizes clean: 20-24pt for Name, 12-14pt for Section Titles, 10-11pt for Body Text.

  • Tip 2: Save as Template (.dotx)

Go to File => Save As => choose Word Template (*.dotx) so you can reuse your CV format anytime.

  • Tip 3: Need Internet Connection for Online Templates

Make sure your PC connects to internet to browse full online Microsoft template gallery inside Word.



Hope this quick guide helps you create beautiful CVs and calendars fast! If you have any question, please comment below!

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