Using Templates

Nate finishes his application letter and wants to save it as a template. Which type of file will it be?

.dotx

When creating and modifying templates, which keys are used to add placeholders?

Ctrl+F9

What is the default location for saving a template in Word?

Custom Office Templates

Nate wants to copy the style of his contact address to the normal template. Complete the paragraph to describe how he can access and use the Template Organizer. Nate opens his template first, and clicks the tab on the ribbon. Next, he clicks on the left side of the Backstage view. Then, he clicks in the dialog box that appears. He chooses Templates from the menu, clicks Go, and clicks the Organizer button. Finally, he selects the document that includes the style he wants to transfer to the normal template. Then, he clicks Copy.

File, options, add-ins, manage

Next, Nate wants to add a date placeholder to his template. First, he places his insertion point a line before the company placeholder. Use the drop-down menus to answer each question about completing this process. Which tab on the ribbon should Nate use to add the placeholder? Which command group should Nate use to add the placeholder? Which icon should Nate use to add the placeholder?

Insert, Text, Date and Time

Nate plans to apply for an internship. He decides to use one of the templates in Word to write his letter. Which option should he click to access the Template gallery?

New

Nate specifically wants a template that will work for an application letter. Which features in the New dialog box can help him find the right one? Check all that apply.

Search Scroll bar Categories list

After typing "application letter" in the Search window in the New dialog box, Nate clicks the Education category. Three letters appear. Order the steps he must take to add information to one of the templates.

Step 1 Click a letter. Step 4 Type information in the placeholder. Step 2 Click the Create button. Step 3 Double-click a placeholder.

Which task can be completed with the Template Organizer?

adding styles from one template to another

How can a user recognize placeholders in a word template?

placeholders are enclosed in brackets

Templates are most helpful for which tasks? Check all that apply.

writing letters formatting résumés creating sales pitches

Nate wants to modify his document by adding a placeholder for the department that needs an intern. He opens his template, positions the insertion point, and presses Ctrl+F9. Which code should he add to this field?

{MacroButton·NoMacro·[Type the name of the department here]}