How to Add Templates in Microsoft Word
Method 1 of 4:
Find Templates for Microsoft Word for Windows or Mac
- Seek new templates online.
- Go to the Microsoft Office website and browse their template selection.
- If you can't find a template that fits your needs on the Microsoft Office website, try an online search for the item needed and "template," such as "Word essay template."
- Verify that the template you want is compatible with your version of Microsoft Word.
- Download the template to a location you can remember and find easily. This will be a temporary location until you install the template.
- If you can't find a template that matches what you want, see the next section. Otherwise, skip the next section.
Method 2 of 4:
Create New Templates for Microsoft Word for Windows or Mac
- Create a new Microsoft Word document.
- Set up that document with everything you want in the template. Include the font setup, borders, clip art, margins�- every aspect a complete document needs.
- Go to the "File" menu.
Method 3 of 4:
Select "Save As."
- Save the template to a location you can easily find and remember; this is a temporary location until you install the template.
- Access the drop-down menu to select the file type for the document you're saving, then choose "Document Template."
Method 4 of 4:
Install Templates for Microsoft Word for Windows or Mac
- Find the "Templates" folder on your computer where Microsoft Office Templates are stored. This is probably in your Microsoft Office folder. If not, run a Search on your computer for the folder, and remember that folder's location.
- Move the template you downloaded or installed to the "Templates" folder for Microsoft Office.
- Quit and restart Microsoft Word. (Note that the template might show up without needing to do this, but you still want to quit and restart; otherwise, you make glitches more likely.)
- Go to the "File" menu and open the "Project Gallery". (Note that this may already open automatically upon starting Microsoft Word, depending on your program settings.)
- Select your new template from the "Templates" list. This will open a new document that matches the template, but changing this document will not change the original template.
- Enjoy using your new Microsoft Word template!
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