Creating a document based on a template

To base a new document on an existing template:

  1. Select the New command from the File menu (don't use the New button on the toolbar as this will automatically base the document on the Normal template – see Normal template).

  2. Click on the required template name, make sure Document is switched on (it should be by default anyway), and click on the OK button.

A new document based on this template is opened.

A template can store the same information and formats as a standard document: text, graphics, headers and footers, page set-up information and style lists. You can create a variety of templates to cover every type of document your organization may use. By having everyone make use of templates, you can ensure a consistency of style for documents even when they are created by different people.

See also:

Using templates