Six questions that cover a story or a problem: who, what, when, where, why and how. Reporters, students and teams use them to make sure nothing is missed.

Can I fill in some answers and leave the rest blank?

Yes. Type one line per question in the order of the boxes; the boxes after your last line stay blank with writing lines. Separate several answers with semicolons.

Is there a half-page version?

Choose two copies per page for two half-size charts to cut apart.

Is anything uploaded?

No. The chart is made in your browser, and nothing you type leaves your device. On the free plan a small line with our name is printed at the foot of the last page.

5W1H template

The six questions around your topic, ready to print.

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One box per line, in order. Start a line with a heading and a colon to rename the box, and separate the items with semicolons: “Methods: No checklist; Rushed training”. On a fishbone diagram each line is a bone, and a name alone is a category to fill in. For a T-chart, a topic like “Cats | Dogs” names the two columns; for a story map, “Title | Author”. Leave the box empty for a blank organizer.

Title (optional; the organizer's name if empty)Topic (optional)Text for the boxes (optional)Writing lines in the boxesName, class and date linesOrientationCopies per pagePaper

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Example

Worked example — 5W1H template

Use the following inputs and settings. Keep other settings at the page defaults.

Item	Value
Organizer	5W1H (who, what, when, where, why, how)
Output files	1
PDF pages	1
PDF	216 × 279 mm

Expected result — PDF · PDF pages: 1. The image shows the first PDF page.

How it works

Type the topic: a news story, an event or a problem.
Type the answers if you want them filled, one question per line in order: who, what, when, where, why, how.
Download the PDF and print it.

Frequently asked questions

What is 5W1H?: Six questions that cover a story or a problem: who, what, when, where, why and how. Reporters, students and teams use them to make sure nothing is missed.
Can I fill in some answers and leave the rest blank?: Yes. Type one line per question in the order of the boxes; the boxes after your last line stay blank with writing lines. Separate several answers with semicolons.
Is there a half-page version?: Choose two copies per page for two half-size charts to cut apart.
Is anything uploaded?: No. The chart is made in your browser, and nothing you type leaves your device. On the free plan a small line with our name is printed at the foot of the last page.