How do I apply a template I created to an existing publication?

[NMatti]

I want to change a publication I created to a design that I created and saved
in a publisher format. I do not want to have to recreate the publication in
the new format, just change it! "Publication Options" "Apply Template"
brings up a list of templates that does not include the one I created and
want to use. Help!

 

[Mary Sauer]

Did you save the publication as a template? Save as "Publisher template". What
version Publisher are you using? If you are using 2007 you will have to browse
to the templates.

They are in a folder similar to this (Vista) These folders are hidden.
C:\Users\<<user>>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates
Windows XP
C:\Documents and Settings\<<user>>\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates

Another 2007 bug...

 

[NMatti]

Did you save the publication as a template? Save as "Publisher template". What
version Publisher are you using? If you are using 2007 you will have to browse
to the templates.

They are in a folder similar to this (Vista) These folders are hidden.
C:\Users\<<user>>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates
Windows XP
C:\Documents and Settings\<<user>>\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates

Another 2007 bug...

 

[NMatti]

Thanks, Mary. This is Publisher 2007. Yes, I did save it as template and
made sure it was in the appropriate directory. This is where I am stuck:
In "Format Publication" "Publication Options" I click "Apply a Template" and
I get a new dialogue box with a whole list of templates, but not mine. I
have tried searching for the file, but nothing turns up.

For some reason, I can't find the other templates, either, even with a
hidden file search. They are somewhere--I can use them. Could it be just my
machine?

Nancy

 

[Mary Sauer]

They should be in the Template folder in the Application Data.

Go to the Control Panel, Folder Options, View tab, tick Show hidden files and
folders. It will be easier for you to look.