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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…
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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 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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Custom style for any new drawing element in Visio 2010

You know how easily Microsoft Word adopts your visual style of writing, like text color, size, etc and uses it for any subsequent text you write, right? Well, I can't get similar behavior with Visio, though. Whatever I tried, which is creating and…
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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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