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How to Add Templates in Microsoft Word

Templates make it easier to create new documents in your word processing program. Microsoft Word comes with many templates, but sometimes you need a different template from the defaults. Understand how to add templates in Microsoft Word...

Method 1 of 4:

Find Templates for Microsoft Word for Windows or Mac

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    Seek new templates online.
    1. Go to the Microsoft Office website and browse their template selection.
    2. 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."
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    Verify that the template you want is compatible with your version of Microsoft Word.
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    Download the template to a location you can remember and find easily. This will be a temporary location until you install the template.
    1. 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

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    Create a new Microsoft Word document.
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    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.
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    Go to the "File" menu.
Method 3 of 4:

Select "Save As."

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    Save the template to a location you can easily find and remember; this is a temporary location until you install the template.
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    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

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    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.
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    Move the template you downloaded or installed to the "Templates" folder for Microsoft Office.
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    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.)
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    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.)
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    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.
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    Enjoy using your new Microsoft Word template!
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