Templates--Create Word Templates Quickly

Creating a template in Microsoft Word isn’t terribly difficult. However, saving a template and editing it can be a bit tedious. That is, unless you know a simple trick: By default, any document saved in Word’s Templates folder works much the same as a template.

To save a document in the Templates folder, follow these steps:

1. Create a document you would like to use as a Word template

2. Click Save or use the Ctrl + S shortcut key

3. In the Save dialog box, navigate to the Templates folder. The default file path is C:\Users\user name\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates

4. Click Save.

To create documents based on this template, click the Office button and select New. Click My Templates in the left pane. In the box that opens, select your template and click Ok.

Remember that the file will function like a template. But, it is not a true template. If you move it to a different folder, the file won’t appear with your templates. Also, you can edit the template by double-clicking it in Windows Explorer or opening it with the Open command.

Note: This applies to Microsoft Word 2007 running on Vista. If you're using an earlier version of Office or Windows XP, find out how to create Word templates quickly on your system.