Creating a Document Using a Template

Word provides a collection of professionally designed templates that you can use to help you create documents. Start with a template when you have a good idea of your content but want to take advantage of a template’s professional look. A template is a Word document file that provides you with an unified design, which includes themes, so you only need to add text and graphics. In the Start or New screen (New!), you can choose a template from those already installed with Word or from the library on the Microsoft Office Online web site. If you frequently use a template, you can pin it (New!) to the Start or New screen.

Start a Document with a Template

Start a Word document from either of the following:

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