4 Ways to Add Templates in Microsoft Word

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4 Ways to Add Templates in Microsoft Word
4 Ways to Add Templates in Microsoft Word
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Templates make it easier for you to create a new Word document. Microsoft Word includes several standard templates, but sometimes you may need a different or custom template. Learn how to add new templates in Microsoft Word for Windows or Mac, to get the most out of your writing program.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Find a Microsoft Word Template for Windows or Mac

Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 1
Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 1

Step 1. Search for a new model online

  • Go to the Microsoft Office site and look in the "Templates" section.
  • If you can't find a template that fits your purpose on the Microsoft Office website, try searching the internet for what you need (eg search for "Word Templates").
Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 2
Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 2

Step 2. Check the compatibility of the chosen template with your version of Microsoft Word

Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 3
Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 3

Step 3. Download the template to a location you can easily remember

This will be a temporary location before the model is installed.

If you couldn't find the model, read the next section; if you found what you were looking for, then skip it

Method 2 of 4: Create a New Microsoft Word Template for Windows or Mac

Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 4
Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 4

Step 1. Create a new Microsoft Word document

Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 5
Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 5

Step 2. Set all the desired features

Include font settings, borders, margins, clip art (in short, any aspect required in a complete document).

Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 6
Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 6

Step 3. Go to the "File" menu

Method 3 of 4: Select "Save As"

Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 7
Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 7

Step 1. Save the template in a location you can easily remember

This will be a temporary location before the model is installed.

Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 8
Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 8

Step 2. In the "Save As" dialog box, select "Word Template" from the drop down menu of the "File Type" field

Method 4 of 4: Install a Microsoft Word Template for Windows or Mac

Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 9
Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 9

Step 1. On your computer, find the "Templates" folder where your personal Microsoft Office templates are saved

The folder will likely be located in your Windows user's directory. If not, do a search to locate it, and note its location.

Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 10
Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 10

Step 2. Move the Microsoft Office templates you have downloaded or installed to the "Templates" folder

Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 11
Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 11

Step 3. Close and then restart Microsoft Word

The template may also appear without performing this step, however, to avoid loading errors, it is recommended that you close and reopen Word.

Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 12
Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 12

Step 4. In the "File" menu, select the "New" tab and then click on "Personal Templates"

Depending on your settings, when you open Word you may be automatically redirected to the "New" tab.

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Add Templates in Microsoft Word Step 13

Step 5. Select your model from the list of personal models

A new document identical to the template will open. Changes made to this document will not be reflected in the original model.

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