A quick reference guide is the perfect format for information your team needs in the moment - shortcuts, checklists, troubleshooting steps, command references. With Trupeer, you can save hours on creating quick reference guides by starting with a free template, customizing it with your brand guidelines, and turning each guide into a short video tutorial.

This quick reference guide template provides a structured framework for cheat sheets, command references, shortcut guides and quick-start cards - useful for software products, frontline operations and customer onboarding. Pair it with our AI job aid generator for performance support, generate an AI video walkthrough, and translate into 65+ languages for global users.

How to customize this template in Trupeer

Step 1: Open the Templates Section

Go to the Templates section from the main navigation.

Step 2: Select and Open a Template

Click on any template you want to work with to open it.

Step 3: Expand the Template View

If needed, expand the template view to see the full layout and details clearly.

Step 4: Edit the Template

Click on Edit to start modifying the selected template.

Within the editor, you can:

• Add new sections

• Define or update formatting rules

• Add a logo and adjust its position and related settings

Step 5: Save Your Customized Template

After making all necessary changes, click Save to store the updated template as your own.

Step 6: Preview and Fine-Tune the Template

When you want to see how your customized template looks, open the Preview.

From the preview screen, you can continue to make adjustments directly if needed, ensuring the template appears exactly as you want.

With a quick reference guide template you can:

• Save hours on creation: Skip the blank page with a proven scannable structure.

• Improve performance: Quick reference guides cut errors by giving users the right info at the right time.

• Stay on-brand: Apply your logo, colors and fonts using Trupeer's brand kit - perfect for printable cheat sheets.

• Reduce support tickets: Self-service quick references deflect common questions.

• Train faster: New hires reach proficiency faster when key info is one page away.

• Reach global users: Translate quick reference guides into 65+ languages with one click.

A great quick reference guide is short, scannable and immediately useful. Use this template to deliver the right information at the moment of need.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a quick reference guide?

A quick reference guide (QRG) is a short, scannable document that helps users find information or perform a task quickly. It's designed for performance support - used during work, not before. Common formats include cheat sheets, shortcut cards, command references and troubleshooting flows.

What should a quick reference guide include?

A good QRG includes a clear title, the most-used commands or steps in scannable format (tables, bullets, columns), visuals where helpful, and a layout that's easy to skim in seconds. It should fit on one or two pages and avoid lengthy explanations.

How is a quick reference guide different from a user manual?

A user manual is comprehensive - it teaches everything about a product or process. A quick reference guide is targeted - it gives users the most-used information in the most scannable format. Manuals are for learning; QRGs are for doing.

How do you create a quick reference guide?

Start by identifying the most common tasks or questions users have. Strip the content to the essentials - users don't need explanation, they need answers. Use scannable formats: tables, bullet lists and visuals. Test the guide with real users to confirm it answers their questions in seconds.

What is an example of a quick reference guide?

Examples include a keyboard shortcut card for software, a troubleshooting flowchart for IT issues, a checklist for closing a retail store, a glossary of clinical codes for nurses or a one-pager for a sales rep on objection handling. Anything that delivers fast, focused info qualifies.