How to preview your resume and cover letter
Use pre-export QA checks to catch layout and clarity issues before submission.
Preview is your last quality gate before recruiters see your work. In fast-moving 2025 and 2026 hiring cycles, small layout issues can create a poor first impression. This checklist helps you catch them before they cost you interviews.
Where the preview is
- The preview is always on screen: it sits beside the form on a wide screen, and below it on a narrow one. There is nothing to open.
- It re-renders as you type, so what you see is what the export will contain.
- Use the page buttons under the document to step through a multi-page resume.
- For a closer look, click 2x preview above the document. Press Escape or click outside it to go back to editing.
What to check in preview
- Nothing is cut off at the edges or bottom of a page.
- Section headings are clearly visible and not running into content.
- Text is not too small or too large for the layout.
- Bullet points are aligned and consistent.
- Your name and contact information are clearly visible at the top.
- If the document runs slightly onto a second page, shorten a section or move a weaker bullet out. There is no font-size or line-spacing control.
Preview on mobile
The preview is optimised for desktop. If you are editing on mobile, the preview may appear smaller than the final export. Export a test PDF and open it on your device to check the actual output.
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