How to Create a Shortcut to Word Template

If you have a Microsoft Word 2003 template you use quite often, you may find that it is helpful to create a shortcut that automatically opens that template. This method can save you a lot of time and help keep you organized. Follow the directions below to find out how you can quickly create a shortcut to a template in Microsoft Word.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Word 2003
• Microsoft Windows XP

Instructions

1. Click on the "Start" button on your computer, and click "My Computer" to open the "My Computer" window onto your screen.

2. Browse to the drive and folder where you have saved Microsoft Word.

3. Find the "Template" folder that is located in the "Microsoft Office" folder. Within the "Template" folder, you will find a folder named "1033." Display the contents of this folder in the "My Computer" window.

4. Locate the Microsoft Word template for which you would like to create shortcut. Double-click the icon to view the template if you are not sure of the name.

5. Click and drag the selected template to the Start menu, desktop or anywhere else you would like to create a shortcut to the Word template.

6. Release the template where you would like to have the shortcut of the Word template placed. A shortcut has now been created for the template that you have selected.

7. Access the Word template shortcut by double-clicking on the shortcut. The template will automatically be opened in Microsoft Word. If Microsoft Word is not already opened, it will be opened for you when you double-click the template shortcut.