If you do not have access to these templates when using Word from campus computers, contact the LTS Help Desk (36-5711 Additional templates are also available on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire website for departments such as Accounts Payable and the Office of University Research.

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Some University departments have developed templates for campus-wide use. For more information about using built-in templates, refer to Choosing a Word Template. You can create documents using these basic templates as they are, or you can modify them to better suit your needs. Built-in Templatesīuilt-in templates provide a preset structure for several common types of documents, including: There are two basic types of templates: built-in templates and custom templates. For information on styles, refer to Styles: An Overview.

For information on macros, refer to Working with Macros. Other templates use modifications of the above features and may include different page layouts, text, graphics, macros, or styles. The following list is an example of the prearranged formatting options in Word's Normal template:

Unless you specify a template when beginning a new document, Word automatically bases documents on the Normal template. Word offers templates as a guide for creating readable, uniform documents. This document provides instruction on using and customizing built-in templates and creating new templates.Ī template is a document with preset layout, formatting, and settings that acts as a basic structure for a document. You can also create new templates with a custom design for frequently used documents. Word features a variety of built-in preset templates that can be used immediately or altered to meet your needs. You can save time and effort when creating new documents. Using templates eliminates having to recreate the same format each time it is needed. Templates are documents with a preset format which can be used to begin other documents.

This article is based on legacy software.

(Legacy) Microsoft Word 2007: Working with Templates

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