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A template is a standardized non-executable file type used by computer software as a pre-formatted example on which to base other files, especially documents.

A template is a standardized non-executable file type used by computer software as a pre-formatted example on which to base other files, especially documents.

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Apply template to an existing Word document file

I have a bunch of really old system manuals that need to be updated, but I can't for the life of me imagine opening each one up and applying the styles, ensuring font remains same, size color, etc. I have a template saved (header and footer with…
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How do you make changes to a Word template?

So, I have a Microsoft Word template (.dotx file). I want to make some changes to it, so new documents based on it will look different. I open the template, make my changes, and hit save. Then Word prompts me for a location, because it thinks that…
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Force style usage in Microsoft Word

Background Develop a consistent, professional-quality corporate template using Microsoft Word. Problem People use their own fonts, change styles, and generally make a mess of standardization. This makes it time consuming to change the appearance of…
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How to set the default font in LibreOffice Calc?

How do you set the default font used in new documents of LibreOffice Calc? I am using LibreOffice 3.3.2. Some answers below have been updated for LibreOffice 4 as well.
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Difference between documents with 'docx' and 'dotx' filename extensions

I know that .docx is a Microsoft Word document format and .dotx is a Microsoft Word template format. But what's the difference for the end user? From my own experience I can say that opening a .dotx file in Microsoft Word has the same effect as…
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Create latex style files

What (WYSIWYG) tools are there for creating LaTeX style files? What guides exist on how to build them by hand? Could you recommend some? =EDIT= To clarify - I'm looking for something that will give a .sty or .cls file or similar (not entirely sure…
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Add multiple files of one type to the “New” context-menu

I fully understand how to add a "New" file/template to the context menu from Windows Explorer (Windows 7), by modifying the registry, as explained here for example: How can I add an item to the 'new' context menu? It works greats and the "filename"…
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MS Word for Mac (latest version) - resetting normal.dotm

I want to reset the normal.dotm template on a Mac with the latest version of MS Word (15.x.x). I found instructions on doing this on Windows here. What's the equivalent for Mac Word? Rationale for doing this is to try to avoid the problem addressed…
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Can I make a shortcut to Send Outlook Email from Template?

Using the information provided here, I was able to successfully create an email template and send a message using this template. However, using this template is quite cumbersome - one must go to New Items->More Items->Choose Form...->Change "Look…
im so confused
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"This file originated from an internet location" - How to mark this file as local and safe?

I opened a dotx that was emailed to me and I get the prompt saying the file originates from internet location. That is fine. But I now made changes and Save As a new dotx but when I open it, it still warns me that it is unsafe. That is not good. How…
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Creating different margins on the first page of a word template

I have a letterhead template and I need the first page left margin to be larger than subsequent pages. I've seen the option of placing a text box or image box in the header to push the text but this ends up throwing off the tabs and bullet list…
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Is there a way to have an outlook 2007 email template automatically update the subject with the current date?

I send out an email every morning in a specific format. To = The same group every day Subject = "Scrum 25-SEP-09" (replace the date with the current date) Body = Yesterday: - Today: - Roadblocks: …
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How to add time and date to Windows file default name template?

When you create, or copy many objects with the same name — Windows numerates them in round brackets automatically, like this: New folder New folder (2) New folder (3), etc. Or this: New folder — copy New folder — copy (2) New folder — copy (3),…
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How can I import LibreOffice Impress templates?

I've searched online, and found freely available additional templates for LibreOffice Impress at https://dohliam.github.io/libreoffice-impress-templates/, but superuser.se has nothing matching a search for "import libreoffice impress templates", and…
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How to export a OneNote template?

I have built a OneNote template that I wish to share with colleagues? Is there a similar mechanism to the word .dotx files that I can use to save and share the file?
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