How do I create a new Word template?

  • Thread starter Michael Herman (Parallelspace)
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Michael Herman (Parallelspace)

What are the best practices for creating a new Word template that matches our
Corporate Writing Style Guide?

Michael.
 
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Jay Freedman

Michael said:
What are the best practices for creating a new Word template that
matches our Corporate Writing Style Guide?

Michael.
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You'll find a lot to chew on here:

Creating a Template -- The Basics (Part I)
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/CreateATemplatePart1.htm

Creating a Template (Part II)
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/CreateATemplatePart2.htm

The largest part is designing the definitions of the styles so they reflect
your style guide. Another big consideration is making the template easy
enough to use that people won't be tempted (much <g>) to go off in their own
directions. This often involves things like creating custom toolbars with
buttons for applying the styles, or preparing forms with automation to speed
up document creation and collection.

Don't be tempted to use a single template as the base for all kinds of
documents. To a certain degree, specialization of templates for the most
commonly document types will help -- just don't go overboard.
 
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