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Using Word Templates

Lets talk a little about using templates. Templates are very useful since they eliminate repetition and save you time. In addition, if you are working in an office environment, they will help standardize documents among many users.

To create a template, start with a blank document. Enter the repetitious information you want to use such as header or footer information. Then click File>>Save As. In the menu box labeled “Save as type” select “Document Template”. Choose a convenient folder location (or just save it to your desktop) then click the “Save” button. That is all there is too it – you have created your first template. You can access it by double-clicking on the template file when you need to open it.

Headers and footers are excellent supplements to templates since you can add anything from text and graphics to page numbers. To access your headers and footers, click View>>Header and Footer. For more information on headers and footers, go to:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=211432

Microsoft also offers a variety of templates for download at:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx

In addition Microsoft offers training tutorials that you can access by clicking Help>>Microsoft Office Word Help. Just type in a search for headers and footers.

To edit or update your template just open Word, click File>>Open, select “Files of type” from the menu box, select Document Templates, find your template, highlight it and click the Open. Make the desired changes to your template then click File>>Save.