Letterpad lets you write letters on your own letterhead and open them as PDFs, ready to print or attach to an e-mail. Open it from Letter Pad in the sidebar of your dashboard (/letterpads). It is free.

1. Set up your letterhead (once)

The first time, Letterpad asks for:

• a logo (monogram) of your university or organisation;
• an image of your signature;
• your university or organisation;
• your address, which can include your phone number and e-mail address.

Click Save Template. These appear on every letter you write.

2. Write a letter

Click Create New Letter, choose one of three designs (Classic, Modern or Minimal), and enter the date, the subject, the text of the letter and an optional footer. Choose whether your signature is printed; without it, the letter leaves space to sign the printed copy.

3. Use your letters

Your letters are listed with their subject, date and design. For each one you can:

• PDF – open it as a PDF;
• Edit – change the text or the design, or upload a new logo or signature;
• Copy – start a new letter from it, which saves time with letters you send often;
• Delete – remove it.