How to Make a Word Template

Creating a template in Microsoft Word can be useful and time-saving when you plan on using the same style of document repeatedly on a consistent basis. Templates can be based on existing documents you have already created, or can be downloaded from Word and other third-party websites.

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Making a Template from an Existing Document

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    Open the Word document you want made into a template.
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    Click on “File” in the top menu bar and select “Save As.”
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    Click on “Computer.”
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    Type a name for your template next to “File name.”
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    Select “Word Template” from the dropdown menu labeled “Save as type.”
    • Alternately, you may select “Word 97-2003 Template” if you plan on using the template in an earlier version of Word, or “Word Macro-Enabled Template” if your word document contains macros.
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    Click on “Save.” Your template will now be saved in the folder: “My Documents” on your computer under “Custom Office Templates.”[1]
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Downloading a Template from Microsoft Word

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    Open the Microsoft Word application.
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    Click on “File” in the menu bar and select “New.” A list of available templates will display on-screen.
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    Click in the search field to the right of “Office.com Templates.”
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    Type a keyword or keyword phrase that describes the style of template you want to use. For example, if you want to create a template in brochure style, type “brochure.”
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    Click on the arrow to the right of the search field to execute your search. A list of templates that match your description will display on-screen.
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    Browse through templates and click on any template to see a preview in the right window pane.
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    Click on “Download” below the preview pane to download that particular template. The template will be saved in your computer’s “My Documents” folder under “Custom Office Templates.”[2]
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Warnings

  • When downloading Word templates from a third-party website, make sure that the website is reputable and that the file you are downloading is in the correct format. Some third-party websites may try to trick you into downloading viruses and malware in place of Word templates.
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References

  1. ↑ http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/create-a-template-HA102840176.aspx
  2. ↑ http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-tips-for-saving-time-with-word-templates/

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