How to create your first Word template

How do I get Word to open with my favorite font and the exact size that I want refer to use? The easiest way to do this is to create a new template. It’s very easy. A template lets you create your own custom settings and get straight into writing your docs without having to waste time select fonts, sizes, heading and what not. Here is how it works.

  • Open Word 2003.
  • Click File New or Ctrl + N.
  • On the pop-up window, select the Template box under ‘Create New.’
  • Click OK.
  • Create your new blank template. Change the headings, fonts, bullet points etc
  • Click CTRL + S to save the template.
  • Name the template and click OK.

Use this file the next time you start your documents.

Or

  • Open a blank document.
  • Create your new blank template. Change the headings, fonts, bullet points etc
  • Click CTRL + S to save the template AND then
  • Select ‘Word Template’ next to the ‘Save as type‘ drop-down option.
  • Name the Template and click OK.

save as word template

The next time you want to use this template, open it from where you saved it and then name the file when you want to save it. The new file will be a regular .doc file, while your template will be a .dot file.

If you ever ‘lose’ your template, search your PC for *.dot.

The * means everything and the .doc is for the template. This command search across all drives in search of that elusive file.

Any problems, drop me a line.