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It details the process of composing a new email, deleting the signature, pasting the template content, adding a subject line, attaching files (specifically mentioning a \"Privacy Notice\" PDF as an example), and finally saving the email as an Outlook Template (.oft file). The document also includes instructions on how to recall a saved template by navigating through Outlook's \"New Items\" and \"Choose Form\" options, selecting \"User Templates in File System\" to access saved templates. 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This will ensure the next step will be placed in the correct spot.\nCopy the letter until the signature and paste it into the email message.\nInclude a subject title in the Subject line.\nIe. For the Template letter you can put something along the lines of “CMHC Social and Affordable Housing Survey – Forms” or for the Thank You letter you can put “CMHC Thanks You For Your Participation”.\n****For the Template letter, you can include the Privacy Notice by adding it as an attachment.  To do this, select Attach File.\nThen select the Privacy Notice from the list.  If it is not there, you may need to select Browse This PC and retrieve it from where it is saved. Once selected, it will appear as an attachment to the email.\nGo to File.\nSelect Save As.  In the Save As window, go to the dropdown menu for Save as type and select Outlook Template (*.oft).  Click Save.\nOnce saved, exit out of the email.  You are done!\nTo recall a saved template in Outlook\nTo recall an email template that you have saved, please follow these steps:\nIn Outlook, select New Items.\nIn the New Items dropdown menu, select More Items.\nIn the More Items menu, select Choose Form…\nIn the Choose Form window, go to the Look In: dropdown menu and select User Templates in File System.\nSelect the template you would like to use and click Open.  Your email will populate with your signature in a new window.","cbCaiiq1FNav1oTM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiq1FNav1oTM","docx",171663,"English","# Creating an Email Template in Outlook\n# Recalling a Saved Template in Outlook","[{\"question\":\"What is the first step to creating an email template in Outlook?\",\"answer\":\"To create an email template in Outlook, you first need to select 'New Email' after opening Outlook.\"},{\"question\":\"How do you attach a file to an email template in Outlook?\",\"answer\":\"To attach a file, select 'Attach File' from the menu, then choose the desired file from the list or browse your PC to retrieve it.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can I find my saved email templates in Outlook when I want to use them?\",\"answer\":\"When choosing a form to recall a saved template, go to the 'Look In:' dropdown menu and select 'User Templates in File System'.\"}]","How to Create an Email Template in Outlook - Save as Outlook Template (*.oft) | DOCX"]