As an alternative to basing a template on an existing document (see Creating a template based on an existing document), you can design a new template by using the Normal template (or any other template) as a basis. To do this follow these steps:
Select the New command from the File menu. The "New" dialog is displayed.
In the Templates box select the template you want to base the new template on.
In the New box on the right select the Template radio button to indicate that you are designing a new template.
Click on OK to close the dialog and open up the template.
Design your template by adding text, adjusting margins, setting font styles, and so on, till you are satisfied.
When you have finished, select the Save button . The "Save As" dialog will be opened. Give the template a name in the File Name box and then click on Save.
The new template will appear in the template list that is displayed when you select New from the File menu. It can now be used as a template for new documents.
Note: You can also create a new Normal template, based on the original one, by following the above steps. You must remember though to name the new template "Normal" in Step 6. The new "Normal" will replace the old one as the default template.
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