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{toc:indent=20\|minLevel=2} h2. What is a template? A template is a document with a preset layout or preset styles for formatting. They serve as a _basic_ _structure_ for a document and can be used to eliminate the need for repetitive recreation of the same format across documents. Templates feature prearranged formatting options such as _font face, font size, language, spacing, alignment,_ and more. h3. Types of Templates There are two kinds of templates: *built-in* and *custom*. *Built-in* templates provide preset structures for common documents such as: * Faxes * Letters * Memos * Reports * Resumes * Web pages * Documents without custom formatting *Custom* templates, on the other hand, are formatting options and layouts that are set up by the user and saved as a .dotx file. You can modify an existing template or you may set one up starting from a blank document. h2. How to Apply Templates h3. Templates in MS Word 2003 {note}The instructions for applying and modifying templates in MS Word 2003 may be found *[HERE|http://www.uwec.edu/help/word03/AUTO-tmp.htm]*.{note} h3. Templates in MS Word 2007 # Click the Office Button !http://www.uwec.edu/help/word07/Images/button/file.gif|border=1! and choose *New*. # When the dialog box appears, select *Installed Templates* (located under the _Templates_ heading). \\ \\ !http://www.uwec.edu/help/word07/Images/dialog/newdocdialbx.gif|border=1!\\ \\ # Choose the template you want, then click *Create* to apply the template to your new document. \\ \\ {note}For custom and/or downloaded templates, look under *My templates...*{note} h3. Templates in MS Word 2010 # Under the _File Tab_ select *New.* # In the _Available Templates_ section, double click the icon that says *My Templates*. \\ \\ !http://media.wiley.com/Lux/82/191082.image0.jpg?h=400&w=477|border=1!\\ \\ # Select the template you downloaded, then click *OK* in the _New Dialog box._ \\ \\ {note}You may need to look in the _My Documents_ or _Documents_ folder on your computer in order to find the template file.{note} \\ # Once you've done this, double click the template to apply it to the new document. h3. Templates in MS Word 2011 (Macs) # In the _Standard Toolbar_, click *New* from template. # In the _Navigation_ pane on the left-hand side under _Templates_ click either *All* or *My Templates* (the latter for custom or downloaded templates). \\ \\ !MS WORD Mac template menu.jpg|border=1!\\ \\ # Select the template you wand, then click *Choose*. \\ \\ {note}If you created folders to organize your templates, the folders are displayed under *My Templates*. You need to click the folder to see the templates.{note} h2. What is a Style? A _Style_ is a collection of formatting commands, combined in a single command. All text in Word has a default Style of _Normal_ which (in 2007) typically has the following settings: 11-point Calibri font, with left-aligned paragraphs, line spacing at 1.15, and no indenting. *Why Should I Use a Style?* {widget: url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeLLcS-ECfY} h2. Using Styles in a Document h3. How do I apply a Style? # First select the text you want to apply the style to. ## To apply a paragraph style to _one paragraph_, put your cursor in the paragraph. ## To apply a paragraph style to _more than one paragraph_, highlight the text you want to format. \\ \\ # Apply your desired Style. ##\\ \\ h4. Applying Styles in Word (PC) \\ # To apply a Style in {color:#3366ff}{*}{_}{+}Word 2003{+}{_}{*}{color}, go to _Format_ in the main menu. Select *Styles and Formatting*. \\ \\ ##### In the *Styles and Formatting* task pane that appears, choose the Style that you wish to apply. \\ \\ !Styles 1.jpg|border=1!\\ \\ ## # To apply a Style in {color:#3366ff}{*}{_}{+}Word 2007{+}{_}{*}{color}, go to the *Styles Gallery* located in the _Home_ tab. \\ \\ ##### Then, simply click the Style you wish to apply. \\ \\ !Styles 2.jpg|border=1!\\ \\ ## # To apply a Style in {color:#3366ff}{*}{_}{+}Word 2010{+}{_}{*}{color}, make sure you are in the _Home_ tab. Then look for the *Styles Gallery*. \\ \\ ##### Then, select the Style you wish to apply. \\ \\ !Styles 3.jpg|border=1!\\ \\ ## h4. Applying Styles in Word (Mac) To apply a Style in {color:#3366ff}{*}{_}{+}Word 2011{+}{_}{*}{color} {color:#3366ff}{*}_(Mac)_{*}{color}... , you must first open the *Styles Guide* h3. Can I switch between Styles? * *Yes*. To switch between Styles, simply click the Style you wish to use. When you want to return to normal format settings (Times New Roman, 12, etc.), select the Style labeled *Normal*. |
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