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Templates are commonly used in organisations asa basis for creating standard business documents, such as letters, memos and faxes. A template will contain all of the required formatting, page layout, headers and footers , styles and so on, needed to create the new document, so all you need to do is type!  \nIn Microsoft Word all documents are based on a template, even if it is the blank Normal template. You can use one of the many templates provided by Word to create new documents, or you can create your own templates.  \nIn this session you will:  \n􀀹 gain an understanding of templates  \n􀀹 learn how to use a sample template  \n􀀹 learn how to download an online template  \n􀀹 learn how to create a template  \n􀀹 learn how to modify a template  \n􀀹 learn how to use a custom template  \n􀀹 learn how to attach a template to a document  \n􀀹 learn how to copy styles between templates  \n􀀹 learn how to create a template from an existing template  \n􀀹 gain an understanding of how to develop effective templates.  \nUNDERSTANDING TEMPLATES  \nA template is a preformatted document that is used to create other documents. Templates can automate the process of sending out routine correspondence, such as letters, memos and  \nfaxes. A well-designed template will contain all of the required page layout and formatting, so all you need to do is create a document based on that template, then click and type the required text.  \nElements Of A Template  \nA document template might contain the following elements that help to automate and speed up document production, especially for common business documents:  \n􀁸 Styles to format headings, text and paragraphs  \n􀁸 Page Layout: such as page size and orientation, margins , headers and footers (for letterhead and logos, for example) , cover pages and so on  \n􀁸 Page Formatting: such as borders, lines and other visual elements  \n􀁸 Boilerplate text to be used , such as greetings, salutations, standard content and so on. This text may also be held in placeholders , which control the position and format of text  \n􀁸 Macros to automate routine tasks , such as shortcuts for inserting the date, updating the file location or inserting a particular block of text  \n􀁸 Building blocks that can be used to insert blocks of standard text, closing signatures , phrases or images into a document  \n􀁸 Themes that comprise coordinated colours, fonts (such as heading and body styles) and effects.  \nUsing Available Templates  \nBy default, all new documents in Word are based on the Normal.dotx template, which can be modified to suit your needs. You can create your own templates, or Word includes many installed sample templates that you can use to create new documents. To view the full range of installed templates, click on the File tab, click on New, then click on Sample Templates.You can also modify sample templates to suit your needs.  \nIf this range is still not enough to satisfy you, Microsoft Office Online contains an extensive library of templates that you can download and use freely. These are available at  \n[www.office.com](www.office.com).  \nDifferences Between Templates And Documents  \nA Word template is similar to a Word document except that it can contain building blocks. You can also tell the difference between a template and a document by their file extensions. Word documents use the file extension *.docx while templates, by default, include the file extension *.dotx. Templates can also include the file extension *.dotm. Templates with the file extension *.dotm support VBA macro code while templates with the file extension *.dotx cannot store VBA macro code.  \nLocating Templates  \nUnless you specify the save location, templates are stored in the default Templates folder. It is recommended that you store all of your templates in this folder so that they will appear in the list of available templates in the New dialog box","cbCaiuF8qmY653mu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuF8qmY653mu","pdf",888439,"English","# Understanding Templates\n## Elements of a Template\n## Using Available Templates\n## Differences Between Templates and Documents\n## Locating Templates\n# Using a Sample Template\n## Try This Yourself\n## For Your Reference\n## Handy to Know","[{\"question\":\"What is a template in Microsoft Word, and what does it include?\",\"answer\":\"A template is a preformatted document used to create other documents. 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