Orbit resume template: how to use it, tips & FAQ
Orbit is best for: Modern professional roles where you want a clean story with contact details out of the way.
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Live preview with fictional sample content, drawn by the same renderer as the builder.
What the Orbit layout looks like
A narrow left rail holds contact, personal details, skills and languages. The spacious main area has your name, title, summary, experience, projects and education. Without a photo, the rail becomes narrower and the main story gets more room.
The photo only appears if you upload one. In the builder, the Show these details? panel lets you show or hide the photo, date of birth, nationality, marital status and visa status — and that single setting applies to the preview, the PDF, the Word file and printing.
Who the Orbit template suits
Think twice for: Applications that must be one plain column.
Is Orbit ATS-friendly?
Two columns. The Text PDF and .docx move contact details and skills into the linear flow.
Whatever design you choose, the builder's Application view shows the same content as a simple one-column page, and the Text PDF and .docx downloads keep selectable text in a clear reading order. No tool can guarantee how a particular employer's system reads a file, so follow the job advert's instructions. More in our ATS-friendly resume guide.
Tips for a stronger Orbit resume
- Keep rail items short — one skill per line.
- Write a four-line summary; Orbit gives it room.
- Use the round photo only where photos are customary.
How to make a Orbit resume in 5 steps
- Open Orbit in the free builder — no account needed.
- Enter your details in the form, or import a JSON backup from another device.
- Click any text on the page to edit it in place; press Enter to finish or Esc to cancel.
- Check page flow with the page markers, then look at Application view for portals.
- Download a Text PDF, a Word .docx, a Design PDF or print.
Orbit template FAQ
What happens to Orbit without a photo?
The contact rail narrows and the main column widens automatically.
Where do my skills appear in Orbit?
In the left rail, one per line.
Is the Orbit template free?
Yes. Orbit is free to edit and download as a PDF or Word (.docx) file, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Can I switch from Orbit to another template without losing my content?
Yes. Your details are stored once and every template reads the same content, so switching designs never deletes anything. You can also undo a change.
Which file should I send to an online application portal?
Use the Text PDF or the Word (.docx) download. Both keep your content in a simple reading order with selectable text. Use the Design PDF when you email the resume directly to a person.
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