How to Create and Use an Attractive Template in Microsoft Word

Save a document as a template

1. Open the Word document that you want to save as a template.
2. On the File menu, click Save as Template.
3. In the Save As box, type the name that you want to use for the new template.
4. (Optional) In the Where box, choose a location where the template will be saved.

1. How do you make a Word document look attractive?
2. How do I create a custom template in Word?
3. How do you use templates effectively in Word?
4. How do you create a visually appealing document?
5. How do I make good looking documents?
6. What are templates in MS Word?
7. What types of templates are available in Microsoft Word?
8. Where are templates stored in Word?

How do you make a Word document look attractive?

10 Simple Design Rules for Professional Microsoft Word Documents

1. Choose a Context-Appropriate Typeface. ...
2. Use Standard Font Size and Color. ...
3. Use Standard Page Size and Margins. ...
4. Align Paragraphs to the Left. ...
5. Indent the First Lines of Paragraphs. ...
6. Place Images Between Paragraphs. ...
7. Choose Context-Appropriate Line Spacing. ...
8. Break Up Text With Headings and Lists.

How do I create a custom template in Word?

Load templates or add-ins

1. In Word 2010, 2013, or 2016, select File > Options > Add-Ins. ...
2. In the Manage list, select Word Add-ins, and then click Go.
3. Click the Templates tab.
4. Under Global templates and add-ins, select the check box next to the template or add-in that you want to load.

How do you use templates effectively in Word?

10 Things: How to use Word templates effectively

1. 1: Create templates from scratch. When you apply a template to a document, Word applies the template's styles and structure to the new document. ...
2. 2: Leave Normal. dotx alone. ...
3. 3: Eliminate location angst. ...
4. 4: Change the default folder. ...
5. 5: Apply a template. ...
6. 6: Use the Personal list. ...
7. 7: Copy an existing style. ...
8. 8: Copy many styles.

How do you create a visually appealing document?

Use Color:

Color is one of the greatest ways to add visual appeal to any document. Again, don't use too many colors or it will look unprofessional. Often just adding one or two colors (besides black) can dramatically spice up your document.

How do I make good looking documents?

How to Make a Document Look Professional In 8 Steps

1. Use Extended Type. ...
2. Line and Paragraph Spacing. ...
3. Use Contracting Fonts and Sizes. ...
4. Remember That Less Is More. ...
5. Align All Paragraphs to the Left. ...
6. Indent the First Lines of Your Paragraphs. ...
7. Add Images Between Your Paragraphs. ...
8. Consider Document Automation.

What are templates in MS Word?

A template is a document type that creates a copy of itself when you open it. For example, a business plan is a common document that is written in Word. Instead of creating the structure of the business plan from scratch, you can use a template with predefined page layout, fonts, margins, and styles.

What types of templates are available in Microsoft Word?

Word recognises five different types of template although one of these is used internally.

• Normal. ...
• User Templates - These can be loaded manually.
• Workgroup Templates - These can be loaded manually.
• Global Templates - These load automatically whenever Word is open and must be saved in your startup folder.

Where are templates stored in Word?

By default, user templates files are stored in the following location: In Windows XPC:\Documents and Settings\ user name \Application Data\Microsoft\Templates.