1. Working with Templates Lesson 6

2. Skills Matrix SKILL #MATRIX SKILL 1.1.1Work with templates 1.1.6Insert blank pages or cover pages

3. Software Orientation Template Options in the New Document Dialog Box Templates save time and work Work with  Installed templates  Online templates  Blank template  Create template

4. Software Orientation (continued) Template Options in the New Document Dialog Box

5. Finding Templates LOCATE A TEMPLATE INSTALLED ON YOUR COMPUTER Master document with predefined attributes  Page layout  Fonts  Margins  Styles

6. Finding Templates (continued) LOCATE A TEMPLATE INSTALLED ON YOUR COMPUTER Used to create new documents Basic templates installed

7. Finding Templates (continued) LOCATE A TEMPLATE INSTALLED ON YOUR COMPUTER Click Microsoft Office Button Click New Choose Installed Templates Choose desired template from list

8. Finding Templates (continued) LOCATE A TEMPLATE INSTALLED ON YOUR COMPUTER Click once to preview template Double-click to choose template

9. Finding Templates (continued) FIND TEMPLATES ON THE INTERNET Additional template choices available online  Must have Internet access to view online templates

10. Finding Templates (continued) FIND TEMPLATES ON THE INTERNET Online templates available from  Microsoft Office Web site  Third-party providers  Other users in community

11. Finding Templates (continued) FIND TEMPLATES ON THE INTERNET Click Microsoft Office Button Click New

12. Finding Templates (continued) FIND TEMPLATES ON THE INTERNET Choose template type from underneath Microsoft Office Online OR Use search by keywords

13. Finding Templates (continued) FIND TEMPLATES ON THE INTERNET

14. Finding Templates (continued) FIND TEMPLATES ON THE INTERNET Previews of available templates will download

15. Finding Templates (continued) FIND TEMPLATES ON THE INTERNET Click once to preview template

16. Finding Templates (continued) FIND TEMPLATES ON THE INTERNET Double-click template or click Download button

17. Finding Templates (continued) FIND TEMPLATES ON THE INTERNET Template will download onto your system

18. Finding Templates (continued) FIND TEMPLATES ON THE INTERNET

19. Using Templates to Create Documents CREATE A BUSINESS LETTER FROM A TEMPLATE Most common document produced on job Easy to create based on template

20. Using Templates to Create Documents (continued) CREATE A BUSINESS LETTER FROM A TEMPLATE Click Microsoft Office Button Click New

21. Using Templates to Create Documents (continued) CREATE A BUSINESS LETTER FROM A TEMPLATE Select Letters from Microsoft Office Online section

22. Using Templates to Create Documents (continued) CREATE A BUSINESS LETTER FROM A TEMPLATE Word provides list of Letter types Click Business

23. Using Templates to Create Documents (continued) CREATE A BUSINESS LETTER FROM A TEMPLATE Word provides list of Business letter options Choose desired option

24. Using Templates to Create Documents (continued) CREATE A BUSINESS LETTER FROM A TEMPLATE Double-click to download template choice

25. Using Templates to Create Documents (continued) CREATE A BUSINESS LETTER FROM A TEMPLATE Key specific information into template  Keep same text OR  Customize text

26. Using Templates to Create Documents (continued) CREATE A MEMO FROM A TEMPLATE Click Microsoft Office Button Click New

27. Using Templates to Create Documents (continued) CREATE A MEMO FROM A TEMPLATE Select Memos from Microsoft Office Online section

28. Using Templates to Create Documents (continued) CREATE A MEMO FROM A TEMPLATE Double-click to download template choice

29. Using Templates to Create Documents (continued) CREATE A MEMO FROM A TEMPLATE Key specific information into content placeholders Template provides directions on replacing text

30. Using Templates to Create Documents (continued) ADD A COVER SHEET First page of document Typically includes  Author  Title  Date

31. Using Templates to Create Documents (continued) ADD A COVER SHEET Click Microsoft Office Button Click New

32. Using Templates to Create Documents (continued) ADD A COVER SHEET Insert Tab, Pages Group, click Cover Page

33. Using Templates to Create Documents (continued) ADD A COVER SHEET Choose desired cover sheet style Modify existing style Incorporate corporate elements

34. Managing Templates MODIFY AN EXISTING TEMPLATE Choose template closest to your needs Modify to meet exact needs

35. Managing Templates (continued) MODIFY AN EXISTING TEMPLATE Click Microsoft Office Button Click New

36. Managing Templates (continued) MODIFY AN EXISTING TEMPLATE Choose template to work from Modify fields as needed

37. Managing Templates (continued) MODIFY AN EXISTING TEMPLATE Click Microsoft Office Button Choose Save As

38. Managing Templates (continued) MODIFY AN EXISTING TEMPLATE Save As dialog box, click Trusted Templates

39. Managing Templates (continued) MODIFY AN EXISTING TEMPLATE Choose template Save as type

40. Managing Templates (continued) MODIFY AN EXISTING TEMPLATE Word Template .dotx files Word Macro-Enabled Template .dotm files Word 97-2003 Template .dot files

41. Managing Templates (continued) MODIFY AN EXISTING TEMPLATE Do NOT modify Normal.dotm template unless absolutely necessary  Any modifications made to this template will affect all new documents created

42. Managing Templates (continued) CREATE A NEW TEMPLATE Frequently used information and formatting  Create new template to save time

43. Managing Templates (continued) CREATE A NEW TEMPLATE Click Microsoft Office Button Click New

44. Managing Templates (continued) CREATE A NEW TEMPLATE Click Blank document  Click Create

45. Managing Templates (continued) CREATE A NEW TEMPLATE Blank document appears Customize template  Key information  Format appropriately

46. Managing Templates (continued) CREATE A NEW TEMPLATE Click Microsoft Office Button Choose Save As

47. Save As dialog box, click Trusted Templates Managing Templates (continued) CREATE A NEW TEMPLATE

48. Managing Templates (continued) CREATE A NEW TEMPLATE Choose Word Template Save as type

49. YOU LEARNED HOW TO: Locate a template installed on your computer Find templates on the Internet Create a business letter from a template Summary

50. YOU LEARNED HOW TO: Summary (continued) Create a memo from a template Add a cover sheet Modify an existing template Create a new template