The Difference Between Templates & Themes in Word 2007

The primary difference between templates and themes in Microsoft Word 2007 is that themes define the various aspects of the document (including the colors and fonts) while a template is a pre-formatted file that can include several different types of themes.

Function

The primary function of themes is to allow an individual using Word 2007 to change the fonts and colors of their document. By saving these changes as a template, the user can reuse these themes in future documents.

Features

Word 2007 allows users to change the font, color and graphic effects of a document. These three categories are grouped together in the Themes Group. Additionally, themes can be shared between Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Benefits

The primary benefit of templates is to allow a user to save their changed themes. To save a new template, click the "Office" button, go to "Save As" and click on "Word Template."

References

• Word07.com: Microsoft Word 2007: Themes
• Word07.com: Microsoft Word 2007: Templates
• Techterms.com: Template