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Free meeting summary template

A summary is for people who weren't there. This one-page format leads with a three-line summary, then decisions, risks and next steps.

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Meeting summary template

Meeting

[Title] | [date] | Attendees: [names]

Purpose

[Why the meeting was held]

Summary in three lines

1. [line]

2. [line]

3. [line]

Decisions

- [decision]

Risks raised

- [risk] | Owner: [name]

Next steps

- [task] | [owner] | [due]

How to use this template

  • Write the three-line summary last, once you know what mattered.
  • Link to the recording or transcript for detail.
  • Share it where the team already looks.

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Frequently asked questions

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What's the difference between a meeting summary and minutes?

Minutes follow the agenda item by item. A summary is shorter and leads with what matters most.

Can AI summarise a meeting?

Yes. Acta writes a synopsis, decisions, next steps and key takeaways after each meeting, with the transcript beside them.

Is this meeting summary template free?

Yes. Copy it into Google Docs, Word, Notion or an email and use it as often as you like. No sign-up needed.

Can AI fill in the meeting summary for me?

Yes. Acta records the meeting on Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, with or without a bot, or in person with the mobile app, and writes the notes, decisions and action items with owners afterwards. Anything the meeting didn't cover is left out, not made up.