How Make Word Templates

Designing a Word template expedites future document creation. Creating a template requires no extra formatting or document-creation knowledge. The only extra step required for making a Word template lies in the saving process. Instead of saving the template as a normal document, which is Word's default setting, you must specify the template format in the "Save as type" field. The file saves to your templates folder for future access.

Instructions

1. Open a new Word document.

2. Design the template using the same formatting options as you would a document.

3. Click "File" in the top-left corner when you are ready to save the template.

4. Click "Save as." A box opens with save options.

5. Name the template in the "File Name" field in the "Save as" dialog window.

6. Click the "Save as type" drop-down arrow and click "Word Template."

7. Click "Save." The template saves to Word's "Templates" folder.

Tips & Warnings

• Insert placeholder text in a document to expedite filling in fields for future use. For instance, if you want the template to include a name and date section, Type "Name" and "Date" where you want that information placed.

References

• Microsoft Office: Save a Word Document as a Template
• Tricky Ways: How to Save Word Document as Template

Resources

• Microsoft Office: Word Help and How-to